How To Fix QP355 - Master inspection characteristic &1 in version &2 is not released

QP355 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 355

• Message text: Master inspection characteristic &1 in version &2 is not released

What causes this issue?

The master inspection characteristic must be released before you can
use it.

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?

To release the master inspection characteristic, change its status.
You can use another version of this master inspection characteristic
or use a different characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP355 - Master inspection characteristic &1 in version &2 is not released ?

  The SAP error message QP355 indicates that a master inspection characteristic (MIC) is not released in the specified version. This error typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when you attempt to use or reference a master inspection characteristic that has not been released for use in the specified version.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unreleased MIC: The master inspection characteristic you are trying to use has not been released. In SAP, characteristics must be released before they can be used in inspection plans or other quality-related processes.
  Versioning Issues: The version of the master inspection characteristic you are trying to access is not the latest or is not released.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing you from accessing the released version of the MIC.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the MIC:
  
  Go to the transaction code QS21 (Create Master Inspection Characteristic) or QS22 (Change Master Inspection Characteristic).
  Check the status of the MIC in question. If it is not released, you