How To Fix QP446 - Charac. & is not used in a material specification for plan materials

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 446

• Message text: Charac. & is not used in a material specification for plan materials

What causes this issue?

You want to display the uses of characteristic &V1& in the material
specifications for those materials which are assigned to the task list.
The characteristic is, however, not yet used in these material
specifications.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP446 - Charac. & is not used in a material specification for plan materials ?

  The SAP error message QP446 ("Characteristic & is not used in a material specification for plan materials") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to assign a characteristic to a material that does not have a corresponding material specification defined. This can happen during various processes, such as when creating inspection plans or when trying to assign characteristics to a material that is not set up correctly.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Material Specification: The material in question does not have a material specification defined in the system.
  Incorrect Material Type: The material type may not be configured to use the specified characteristics.
  Characteristic Not Assigned: The characteristic you are trying to use is not assigned to the material specification for the specific material.
  Plan Material: The error specifically mentions "plan materials," indicating that the material is part of a planning process, and the necessary specifications are not in place.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create or Update Material Specification:
  
  Go to the transaction code QS21 (Create Material Specification) or QS22 (Change Material Specification).
  Ensure that the material specification for the relevant material is created and includes the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Use transaction code CT04 to check the characteristics and ensure they are correctly assigned to the material specification.
  If the characteristic is not assigned, you may need to add it.
  
  
  
  Verify Material Type Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the material type in the system to ensure it allows for the use of the specified characteristics.
  This may involve consulting with your SAP configuration team or reviewing the material type settings in the customizing transaction OMH1.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  If you are working with an inspection plan, ensure that the plan is correctly linked to the material specification and that all required characteristics are included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on material specifications and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QS21: Create Material Specification
  QS22: Change Material Specification
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify material specifications and characteristics.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QP446 error and ensure that the material specifications are correctly set up in your SAP system.