How To Fix QP145 - CH&: External data origin not allowed for calc. char. and classed char.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QP - Message IDs for function module group QPAA

• Message number: 145

• Message text: CH&: External data origin not allowed for calc. char. and classed char.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP145 - CH&: External data origin not allowed for calc. char. and classed char. ?

  The SAP error message QP145 "CH&: External data origin not allowed for calc. char. and classed char." typically occurs in the context of SAP Quality Management (QM) when there is an issue with the configuration of characteristics in a quality inspection plan or when trying to use external data sources for certain types of characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  
  Characteristic Type: The error is triggered when you attempt to assign an external data origin (like a data source from an external system) to a characteristic that is either a calculated characteristic or a classified characteristic. In SAP QM, certain characteristics are not allowed to pull data from external sources due to their nature.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the system, or the settings for the inspection plan may not align with the requirements for using external data.
  
  
  Data Source Restrictions: The system may have restrictions on which characteristics can use external data origins, particularly for calculated or classified characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Characteristic Configuration: Check the configuration of the characteristic in the SAP system. Ensure that it is not set as a calculated or classified characteristic if you intend to use external data.
  
  
  Change Data Origin: If the characteristic must remain as a calculated or classified characteristic, consider using internal data sources instead of external ones. This may involve adjusting the inspection plan or the way data is collected.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on the use of external data origins with characteristics. This can provide insights into which types of characteristics can use external data.
  
  
  Adjust Inspection Plan: If necessary, modify the inspection plan to remove the external data origin for the affected characteristics or to change the characteristics to a type that allows external data.
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this issue or provide additional guidance. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP QM Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Quality Management to understand the types of characteristics and their configurations.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  Training and Resources: Consider SAP training resources or courses that cover Quality Management and characteristic configuration for a deeper understanding.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message QP145 and ensure that your inspection plans are correctly configured.