How To Fix QP147 - Operation &1, CH &2: External data origin not allowed for insp. points

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 147

• Message text: Operation &1, CH &2: External data origin not allowed for insp. points

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP147 - Operation &1, CH &2: External data origin not allowed for insp. points ?

  The SAP error message QP147 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of inspection points in the Quality Management (QM) module. Specifically, it states that the external data origin is not allowed for the specified operation and characteristic. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  External Data Origin: The error typically arises when an inspection point is configured to use an external data source (like a third-party system or an external database) for quality inspection, but the system settings do not allow this for the specified operation and characteristic.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration for the inspection point may not be set up correctly to accept external data origins.
  Master Data Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing configurations in the master data related to the inspection characteristics or operations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Inspection Point Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the inspection points in the Quality Management module.
  Ensure that the inspection point is correctly configured to allow external data origins. This may involve checking the settings for the operation and characteristic in question.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Settings:
  
  Navigate to the characteristic settings in the Quality Management module.
  Verify that the characteristic is set up to accept external data. If it is not, you may need to adjust the settings.
  
  
  
  Inspect Master Data:
  
  Check the master data for the material, operation, and inspection characteristics to ensure that they are correctly defined and linked.
  Make sure that the inspection characteristics are properly assigned to the relevant operations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management and inspection points to understand the specific requirements for using external data origins.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message. Sometimes, there are known issues or patches that can resolve the problem.
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like QP01 (Create Inspection Plan), QP02 (Change Inspection Plan), or QP03 (Display Inspection Plan) to review and modify inspection plans.
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration paths in SPRO related to Quality Management, especially those concerning inspection plans and characteristics.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes to inspection plans and characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the QP147 error and implement the necessary changes to resolve it.