How To Fix QP359 - Dependent characteristic specs for referenced insp. char. not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 359

• Message text: Dependent characteristic specs for referenced insp. char. not allowed

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

When you are on the inspection characteristic overview screen, the
system does not allow you to switch to the dependent characteristic
specifications.
If you scroll within the dependent characteristic specifications
overview, referenced master inspection characteristics are not shown.

How to fix this error?

If you want to specify dependent characteristic specifications for a
master inspection characteristic you must first unlock the master
inspection characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP359 - Dependent characteristic specs for referenced insp. char. not allowed ?

  The SAP error message QP359, which states "Dependent characteristic specs for referenced insp. char. not allowed," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or modify inspection characteristics in a Quality Inspection Plan (QIP) or a similar configuration.
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to assign dependent characteristic specifications to a referenced inspection characteristic. In SAP QM, an inspection characteristic can be either independent or dependent. Dependent characteristics are those that rely on the values of other characteristics. However, SAP does not allow dependent specifications for characteristics that are referenced from another characteristic.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Type: Ensure that the inspection characteristic you are trying to create or modify is set up correctly. If it is a referenced characteristic, it should not have dependent specifications.
  
  
  Modify Specifications: If you have mistakenly assigned dependent specifications to a referenced characteristic, you will need to remove those dependent specifications. Instead, you can define independent specifications for the referenced characteristic.
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan: Go through the entire inspection plan to ensure that all characteristics are defined correctly and that there are no conflicting specifications.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on how to set up inspection characteristics correctly.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the inspection plan to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to SAP QM and inspection characteristics to better understand the configuration and limitations.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or your organization's SAP support team for further assistance.