How To Fix QP315 - Characteristic &1: Reference to master inspection char. &2 was cancelled

QP315 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 315

• Message text: Characteristic &1: Reference to master inspection char. &2 was cancelled

What causes this issue?

This characteristic was unblocked. The link between the master
inspection characteristic and inspection characteristic is now broken.
There is no longer a reference to this inspection characteristic by the
master inspection characteristic. As a result the inspection
characteristic no longer appears on the where-used list for the master
inspection characteristic.
All the data from the master inspection characteristic is copied into
the inspection characteristic. You can now change the data.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP315 - Characteristic &1: Reference to master inspection char. &2 was cancelled ?

  The SAP error message QP315 indicates that there is an issue with a characteristic in the Quality Management (QM) module, specifically related to a reference to a master inspection characteristic. This error typically arises when a characteristic that is supposed to reference a master inspection characteristic has been canceled or is no longer valid.
  
  Cause:
  
  Cancellation of Master Inspection Characteristic: The master inspection characteristic (MIC) that the characteristic is referencing has been canceled or deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the quality management settings, where the characteristic is not properly linked to a valid master inspection characteristic.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as changes made to the master inspection characteristics that were not reflected in the dependent characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Inspection Characteristic: Verify if the master inspection characteristic (MIC) referenced in the error message is still active and has not been canceled. You can