How To Fix QP867 - The new characteristic is a calculated characteristic

QP867 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 867

• Message text: The new characteristic is a calculated characteristic

What causes this issue?

The indicator for the new characteristic specifies a formula
calculation.

System Response

A central replacement is not possible, if the replacement
characteristic is not a calculated characteristic with the same
indicator setting.

How to fix this error?

Use a different master inspection characteristic or maintain the
inspection plan manually.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

QP867 - Details

• The SAP error message QP867, which states "The new characteristic is a calculated characteristic," typically occurs in the context of SAP Quality Management (QM) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to create or modify a characteristic in a quality inspection plan or a similar context.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the characteristic you are trying to create or modify is defined as a calculated characteristic. Calculated characteristics are those that derive their values based on other characteristics or formulas rather than being directly measured or inputted. This means that you cannot create a new characteristic that is intended to be a calculated characteristic without first ensuring that the underlying characteristics it depends on are properly defined and available.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition: Ensure that the characteristic you are trying to create is not already defined as a calculated characteristic. If