How To Fix QP431 - Select an existing characteristic

QP431 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 431

• Message text: Select an existing characteristic

What causes this issue?

You have positioned the cursor on a wrong line. This line <ZH>does
not</> contain an existing 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?

Correct the cursor position or selection and choose a line with a
characteristic that has already been maintained.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP431 - Select an existing characteristic ?

  The SAP error message QP431, which states "Select an existing characteristic," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or when working with characteristics in the context of Quality Inspection or Quality Planning. This error indicates that the system expects you to select a characteristic that has already been defined in the system, but the characteristic you are trying to use does not exist or is not available in the current context.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to select has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Context: You may be in a transaction or screen where the characteristic is not applicable or not available.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to view or select certain characteristics.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the characteristic from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code for defining characteristics (e.g., CT04 for characteristics).
  Verify