How To Fix QP425 - Catalog type & cannot be used in the characteristic

QP425 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 425

• Message text: Catalog type & cannot be used in the characteristic

What causes this issue?

Not all catalog types are allowed for the characteristic. For example,
the usage decision catalog cannot be used in the characteristic.

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?

Select a different catalog type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP425 - Catalog type & cannot be used in the characteristic ?

  The SAP error message QP425 indicates that a specific catalog type cannot be used in the characteristic you are trying to work with. This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) or when dealing with characteristics in the context of Quality Inspection or Quality Planning.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Incompatible Catalog Type: The catalog type you are trying to use is not compatible with the characteristic you are working with. Each characteristic may have specific requirements regarding the type of catalog that can be associated with it.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the use of certain catalog types with specific characteristics.
  Missing Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to use certain catalog types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QP425 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Catalog Type Compatibility:
  
  Verify that the catalog type you are trying to use is