How To Fix QP866 - Master inspection characteristic & & & is not completely maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 866

• Message text: Master inspection characteristic & & & is not completely maintained

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

You <ZH>cannot</> carry out <ZH>automatic</> replacement with this
master inspection characteristic.

How to fix this error?

To replace the master inspection characteristic <ZH>manually</>, select
the function "Settings" and display mode "A" so that you can complete
the missing data.
Note
You cannot carry out a central replacement of fully maintained
characteristics by activating enhancement QPAA0004.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP866 - Master inspection characteristic & & & is not completely maintained ?

  The SAP error message QP866 indicates that a master inspection characteristic (MIC) is not completely maintained. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) in SAP, where certain characteristics must be fully defined for inspection plans or quality inspection processes to function correctly.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Incomplete Definition: The master inspection characteristic may not have all the required fields filled out. This includes missing values for attributes such as:
  
  Characteristic type
  Measurement unit
  Specification limits
  Other relevant settings
  
  
  Missing Assignments: The MIC might not be assigned to the relevant inspection plan or might not be linked correctly to the material or process.
  Inactive Status: The MIC could be inactive or not released for use in the inspection plans.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that prevent the MIC from being recognized as complete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QP866 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the MIC Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code QS22 (Change Master Inspection Characteristic).
  Enter the MIC number and check if all required fields are filled out correctly.
  Ensure that the characteristic type, measurement unit, and specification limits are properly defined.
  
  
  
  Review Assignments:
  
  Ensure that the MIC is assigned to the relevant inspection plan using transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan).
  Verify that the MIC is linked to the correct material and that the inspection plan is active.
  
  
  
  Activate the MIC:
  
  If the MIC is inactive, you may need to activate it. This can usually be done in the same transaction where you check the MIC definition.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Ensure that there are no inconsistencies in the data related to the MIC. This may involve checking related tables or configurations.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the required fields or settings, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP QM module expert.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the inspection plan or process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QS22: Change Master Inspection Characteristic
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  
  
  Quality Management Module: Understanding the QM module in SAP can help in troubleshooting and maintaining quality-related data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to MICs and the QP866 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the QP866 error in SAP.