How To Fix QP475 - No formula is defined for the inspection characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 475

• Message text: No formula is defined for the inspection characteristic

What causes this issue?

The inspection characteristic has been planned as a calculated
characteristic according to its control indicator. However, no formula
was defined in the formula fields.

System Response

The characteristic has incomplete data and cannot be processed further.

How to fix this error?

Define a formula, or reset the control indicator "Calculated
characteristic".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP475 - No formula is defined for the inspection characteristic ?

  The SAP error message QP475 ("No formula is defined for the inspection characteristic") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or process a quality inspection characteristic that requires a formula for calculations, but no formula has been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Formula: The most common cause of this error is that the inspection characteristic you are trying to use does not have an associated formula defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the inspection plan or the characteristic may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a formula.
  Characteristic Type: The characteristic type may not be compatible with the formula requirements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QP475 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Characteristic:
  
  Go to the inspection characteristic in the inspection plan (transaction code QP01 or QP02).
  Verify if a formula is defined for the characteristic. If not, you will need to create or assign a formula.
  
  
  
  Define a Formula:
  
  If a formula is missing, you can define one by navigating to the formula management in SAP (transaction code QF01 for creating a formula).
  Create a new formula or modify an existing one to meet the requirements of the inspection characteristic.
  
  
  
  Assign Formula to Characteristic:
  
  Once the formula is created, go back to the inspection characteristic and assign the newly created formula to it.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the configuration settings for the inspection plan and characteristics are correct. This includes checking the characteristic type and ensuring it is set up to use formulas.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the inspection plan again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  QF01: Create Formula
  QF02: Change Formula
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management for detailed information on inspection plans and characteristics.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the behavior of inspection characteristics and formulas.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QP475 error and ensure that your inspection characteristics are properly configured with the necessary formulas.