How To Fix QP358 - Characteristic &, version & is not available in plant &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 358

• Message text: Characteristic &, version & is not available in plant &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP358 - Characteristic &, version & is not available in plant & ?

  The SAP error message QP358 indicates that a specific characteristic for a particular version is not available in the specified plant. This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) or when dealing with characteristics in the context of inspection plans or quality notifications.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use is not defined for the specified version in the plant.
  Incorrect Version: The version you are referencing may not be the correct one or may not be active.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The characteristic may not be assigned to the plant in question, or it may not be activated for that plant.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the master data or configuration settings related to the characteristic.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system (transaction code CT04) and verify that the characteristic exists and is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the correct version.
  
  
  
  Verify Version:
  
  Check if the version you are using is the correct one. You can do this by navigating to the relevant inspection plan or characteristic settings.
  
  
  
  Plant Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the specific plant. You can check this in the configuration settings for the characteristic or the inspection plan.
  
  
  
  Activate Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic is not active for the plant, you may need to activate it or create a new version that includes the characteristic for the specified plant.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or configuration guides related to the characteristics and inspection plans in your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CT04: Characteristic Maintenance
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  QP03: Display Inspection Plan
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for Quality Management and characteristics to understand how they are configured and used within the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.