How To Fix QP212 - Inspection characteristics must be maintained for operation &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Inspection characteristics must be maintained for operation &1

What causes this issue?

A control key that has the indicator set for inspection characteristics
was selected for the operation. However, no inspection characteristics
were created for the operation.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the control key for the operation or create inspection
characteristics.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP212 - Inspection characteristics must be maintained for operation &1 ?

  The SAP error message QP212, which states "Inspection characteristics must be maintained for operation &1," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or process a Quality Inspection Plan (QIP) and the system finds that the required inspection characteristics have not been defined for a specific operation in the routing or task list.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Inspection Characteristics: The most common cause of this error is that the inspection characteristics have not been defined for the operation specified in the error message.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the Quality Management module or the specific inspection plan.
  Routing Issues: The routing or task list associated with the production order may not have the necessary inspection characteristics linked to the operations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan:
  
  Go to the transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan).
  Verify that the inspection characteristics are defined for the operation in question. If they are missing, you will need to add them.
  
  
  
  Check Routing:
  
  Use transaction code CA03 (Display Routing) to check the routing for the production order.
  Ensure that the operation specified in the error message has the necessary inspection characteristics assigned.
  
  
  
  Maintain Inspection Characteristics:
  
  If the inspection characteristics are not maintained, you can create or modify them in the inspection plan.
  Make sure to assign the correct characteristics to the relevant operations.
  
  
  
  Check Task List:
  
  If you are using a task list, ensure that the task list is correctly linked to the inspection plan and that it includes the necessary inspection characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on maintaining inspection characteristics and troubleshooting related issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QP01 - Create Inspection Plan
  QP02 - Change Inspection Plan
  CA03 - Display Routing
  C223 - Maintain Inspection Characteristics
  
  
  
  Quality Management (QM) Module: Understanding the QM module and how it integrates with other modules like Production Planning (PP) can help in troubleshooting issues related to inspection plans and characteristics.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QP212 error and ensure that the necessary inspection characteristics are maintained for the specified operation.