How To Fix QP424 - No dependent characteristic specifications are available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 424

• Message text: No dependent characteristic specifications are available

What causes this issue?

No dependent characteristic specifications are available.

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?

Enter dependent characteristic specifications. You might have to first
assign the task list to the material or to other criteria (supplier,
customer).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP424 - No dependent characteristic specifications are available ?

  The SAP error message QP424 ("No dependent characteristic specifications are available") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or process a quality inspection lot, and the system cannot find the necessary dependent characteristic specifications for the inspection characteristics defined in the quality plan.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Characteristic Specifications: The most common cause of this error is that the dependent characteristics (which are usually defined in the quality plan) do not have any specifications assigned to them. This can happen if the specifications were not created or were deleted.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the quality management module, where the dependent characteristics are not properly linked to the main characteristics.
  
  
  Quality Plan Issues: The quality plan itself may not be correctly set up, or it may not include the necessary dependent characteristics.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There could be issues with the master data related to the material or inspection plan that is being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Specifications:
  
  Go to the transaction code QS22 (Change Quality Plan) and check the characteristics defined in the quality plan.
  Ensure that all dependent characteristics have valid specifications assigned to them.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Specifications:
  
  If specifications are missing, you can create them using transaction code QS21 (Create Characteristic Specification).
  Make sure to link the specifications to the correct dependent characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Quality Plan:
  
  Ensure that the quality plan is correctly configured and that all necessary characteristics are included.
  If needed, recreate the quality plan or modify it to include the required specifications.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Verify that the material master and any related data are correctly set up and that they correspond to the quality plan being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up quality plans and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QS21: Create Characteristic Specification
  QS22: Change Quality Plan
  QS23: Display Quality Plan
  QA32: Change Inspection Lot
  QA11: Record Results for Inspection Lot
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the Quality Management module, particularly those related to inspection characteristics and specifications.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the QP424 error and implement a solution to resolve it.