How To Fix QP868 - If necessary, assignment of test equipment must be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 868

• Message text: If necessary, assignment of test equipment must be changed

What causes this issue?

The control indicators for the replacement master inspection
characteristic specify that test equipment must be assigned. This
assignment will be copied from the previous characteristic.
If an assignment did not already exist, you must maintain it
manually.

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?

You can only assign test equipment manually in the inspection plan.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP868 - If necessary, assignment of test equipment must be changed ?

  The SAP error message QP868, which states "If necessary, assignment of test equipment must be changed," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when dealing with inspection plans and test equipment assignments. This error indicates that there is an issue with the assignment of test equipment to the inspection characteristics in the inspection plan.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Assignment: The test equipment assigned to the inspection characteristics may not be valid or properly configured.
  Missing Test Equipment: The test equipment required for the inspection might not be assigned at all.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the test equipment master data or in the inspection plan itself.
  Status of Test Equipment: The test equipment might be in a status that does not allow it to be used for inspections (e.g., it might be under maintenance or not calibrated).
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Test Equipment Assignment:
  
  Go to the inspection plan in question and verify the assignment of test equipment to the relevant inspection characteristics.
  Ensure that the test equipment is correctly assigned and is valid for the inspection process.
  
  
  
  Review Test Equipment Master Data:
  
  Check the master data of the test equipment to ensure it is properly configured and active.
  Ensure that the test equipment is calibrated and in a usable state.
  
  
  
  Modify Inspection Plan:
  
  If necessary, modify the inspection plan to assign a different test equipment that is valid and available for use.
  You can do this through transaction codes like QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management and test equipment to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the inspection plan and test equipment assignments.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP QM expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QP01, QP02, QP03 (Display Inspection Plan), and IQ01 (Create Inspection Lot).
  Quality Management Module: Understanding the overall structure and processes within the SAP QM module can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  Test Equipment Management: Familiarize yourself with the management of test equipment in SAP, including calibration and maintenance processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QP868 error and ensure that your inspection plans are correctly configured with the appropriate test equipment.