How To Fix QP673 - Enter a formula for calculating characteristic results

QP673 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 673

• Message text: Enter a formula for calculating characteristic results

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE QP_OBLIG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP673 - Enter a formula for calculating characteristic results ?

  The SAP error message QP673, which states "Enter a formula for calculating characteristic results," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when working with characteristics in quality inspection plans. This error indicates that a formula is required for calculating the results of a characteristic, but it has not been defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Formula: The characteristic in question does not have a formula assigned to it for calculating results.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may be configured incorrectly, or the necessary settings for the formula may not have been completed.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where the formula field was left blank unintentionally.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QP673 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Characteristic:
  
  Go to the transaction code for managing characteristics (e.g., QS22 for changing inspection characteristics).
  Locate the characteristic that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Define the Formula:
  
  In the characteristic details, look for the section where you can enter a formula for calculating