How To Fix QP454 - Conditional characteristic must also be a long-term characteristic

QP454 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 454

• Message text: Conditional characteristic must also be a long-term characteristic

What causes this issue?

Since the last defined required characteristic (controlling
characteristic) is a long-term characteristic, the associated
characteristic (conditional characteristic) should also be a long-term
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?

Check whether the conditional characteristic can also be defined as a
long-term characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP454 - Conditional characteristic must also be a long-term characteristic ?

  The SAP error message QP454 indicates that a conditional characteristic in a quality management (QM) context must also be defined as a long-term characteristic. This error typically arises when you are trying to create or modify a quality inspection plan (QIP) and the system detects that a characteristic that is set as conditional is not marked as a long-term characteristic.
  
  Cause:
  
  Conditional Characteristic: A characteristic that is only relevant under certain conditions (e.g., specific materials, batches, or inspection types).
  Long-Term Characteristic: A characteristic that is intended to be used over a longer period and is typically used for ongoing quality control.
  Configuration Issue: The characteristic in question is not configured correctly in the system, leading to the error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QP454 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the characteristic configuration in the SAP system (Transaction Code: QS21 or QS22).
  Verify that the conditional characteristic is marked as a long-term characteristic.
  
  
  
  Modify the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic