How To Fix QP491 - Time period of the tolerance change is not within the validity range

QP491 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 491

• Message text: Time period of the tolerance change is not within the validity range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP491 - Time period of the tolerance change is not within the validity range ?

  The SAP error message QP491, which states "Time period of the tolerance change is not within the validity range," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to change the tolerance limits for a quality inspection characteristic. This error indicates that the time period you are trying to set for the tolerance change does not fall within the defined validity range of the characteristic.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Time Period: The time period you are trying to set for the tolerance change is outside the validity range that has been defined for the inspection characteristic.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the inspection characteristic may not allow for changes to be made in the specified time frame.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the dates entered for the tolerance change.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Validity Dates: Review the validity dates of the inspection characteristic. Ensure that the time period you are trying to