How To Fix QP660 - The inspection characteristic data &1 is inconsistent

QP660 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 660

• Message text: The inspection characteristic data &1 is inconsistent

What causes this issue?

An error was found during the consistency check for the inspection
characteristic.

System Response

The inspection characteristic cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Check the inspection characteristic data.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP660 - The inspection characteristic data &1 is inconsistent ?

  The SAP error message QP660, which states "The inspection characteristic data &1 is inconsistent," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the data related to inspection characteristics. This can happen during various processes, such as creating or modifying inspection plans, inspection lots, or quality notifications.
  Causes of Error QP660
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: The inspection characteristic data may not match the expected format or values. This can happen if the characteristic is defined incorrectly or if there are missing values.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: The master data related to the inspection characteristics (like material master, inspection plan, or characteristic definitions) may be incomplete or incorrectly configured.
  
  
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of an inspection plan or characteristic, the system may be referencing an outdated or incorrect version.
  
  
  Configuration Errors: Incorrect configuration in the Quality Management module can lead to inconsistencies in how characteristics are defined or