How To Fix QP314 - Characteristic & has no reference

QP314 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 314

• Message text: Characteristic & has no reference

What causes this issue?

Only a referenced master inspection characteristic can be unlocked.

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?

Select either a referenced characteristic or a different task.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

QP314 - Details

• The SAP error message QP314 indicates that a characteristic in the Quality Management (QM) module does not have a reference. This typically occurs when you are trying to use a characteristic in a quality inspection plan or a similar context, but the system cannot find a valid reference for that characteristic.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Reference: The characteristic you are trying to use has not been properly defined or linked to a reference object (like a material, inspection plan, or task list).
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not be assigned to the appropriate class or object.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings that prevent the system from recognizing the characteristic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system (transaction code CT04).
  Ensure that the characteristic is properly defined and has the necessary attributes set.
  
  
  
  Assign Reference:
  
  If the characteristic is