How To Fix QP213 - Insp. Characs Exist for Op. &1 Although Indicator in Control Key Missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Insp. Characs Exist for Op. &1 Although Indicator in Control Key Missing

What causes this issue?

The indicator for inspection characteristics was not set in the control
key for the operation. However, inspection characteristics were created.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP213 - Insp. Characs Exist for Op. &1 Although Indicator in Control Key Missing ?

  The SAP error message QP213 indicates that there are inspection characteristics defined for an operation in a routing, but the control key for that operation does not have the necessary indicator set to allow for inspection characteristics to be processed. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) in SAP when you are trying to perform quality inspections related to production operations.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  There are inspection characteristics assigned to a specific operation in the routing.
  The control key assigned to that operation does not have the indicator for quality inspection set. This means that the system does not expect any quality-related activities for that operation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Control Key:
  
  Go to the routing for the relevant material and operation.
  Check the control key assigned to the operation.
  Ensure that the control key has the appropriate indicator for quality inspection (e.g., "QM" or similar).
  
  
  
  Modify the Control Key:
  
  If the control key does not have the quality inspection indicator, you may need to change it to a control key that does.
  Alternatively, if the operation should not have inspection characteristics, you can remove the inspection characteristics from that operation.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Characteristics:
  
  If the inspection characteristics are not needed for that operation, you can delete them from the routing.
  If they are needed, ensure that the control key is correctly set to allow for quality inspections.
  
  
  
  Consult with Quality Management Team:
  
  If you are unsure about which control key to use or whether the inspection characteristics are necessary, consult with your Quality Management team or the person responsible for the routing setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Control Keys in SAP: Control keys are used in routing to define how operations are processed, including whether quality inspections are required.
  Inspection Characteristics: These are specific attributes that need to be measured or evaluated during the quality inspection process.
  Routing in SAP: Routing defines the sequence of operations required to produce a product, including the resources and time needed for each operation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QP213 error and ensure that your quality management processes are correctly aligned with your production operations.