How To Fix QP701 - Dependent characteristic specifications are also deleted

QP701 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 701

• Message text: Dependent characteristic specifications are also deleted

What causes this issue?

Dependent characteristic specifications (number: &V1&) already exist
for this material-task list allocation.

System Response

The system deletes any existing dependent characteristic specifications
for this material-task list allocation on the key date &V2&.

How to fix this error?

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.

QP701 - Details

• The SAP error message QP701, which states "Dependent characteristic specifications are also deleted," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to delete a characteristic specification that has dependent characteristics associated with it. This error is a safeguard to prevent the accidental deletion of related data that could affect the integrity of your quality management processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a characteristic specification that is linked to other dependent characteristics. In SAP QM, characteristics can have dependencies, meaning that if you delete a parent characteristic, the system needs to ensure that all related dependent characteristics are also handled appropriately. The system prevents the deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependent Characteristics: 
  
  Use transaction codes like QS22 (Change Characteristic) or QS23 (Display Characteristic) to view the characteristics and their dependencies.
  Check the characteristic you are trying