How To Fix QP354 - Master inspection characteristic &, version & is being processed by &3

QP354 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 354

• Message text: Master inspection characteristic &, version & is being processed by &3

What causes this issue?

The master inspection characteristic is currently blocked by another
process.

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?

Wait until the other process is finished with the characteristic.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP354 - Master inspection characteristic &, version & is being processed by &3 ?

  The SAP error message QP354 indicates that a master inspection characteristic is currently being processed by another user or session. This typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when multiple users attempt to access or modify the same master inspection characteristic simultaneously.
  
  Cause:
  
  Concurrent Access: Another user is currently editing or processing the master inspection characteristic.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses a locking mechanism to prevent data inconsistencies. When one user is working on a characteristic, it is locked for others.
  Long-running Transactions: If a transaction is taking longer than expected, it may hold the lock for an extended period.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Wait and Retry: If you encounter this error, wait for a few moments and then try again. The lock may be released once the other user completes their transaction.
  Identify the Lock: Use transaction code SM12 to check for locks on the master inspection characteristic. You can see which user is holding the lock and the