How To Fix QP299 - No characteristics can be defined for this plan type

QP299 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 299

• Message text: No characteristics can be defined for this plan type

What causes this issue?

The indicator for QM is not set in the plan category table.

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 whether the indicator can be set in the plan category table.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

QP299 - Details

• The SAP error message QP299 ("No characteristics can be defined for this plan type") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or Quality Planning (QP) when you are trying to create or modify a quality plan, and the system does not allow you to define characteristics for the specified plan type.
  
  Cause:
  
  Plan Type Configuration: The plan type you are using may not be configured to allow characteristics. Each plan type in SAP can have specific settings that determine whether characteristics can be assigned.
  Missing Customization: The necessary customization for the plan type may not have been completed. This includes settings in the configuration that link characteristics to the plan type.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify or create characteristics for the selected plan type.
  Incorrect Plan Type: You may be using a plan type that is not intended for the type of characteristics you are