How To Fix QP876 - There is no link between a master inspection char. and a class char.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 876

• Message text: There is no link between a master inspection char. and a class char.

What causes this issue?

No class characteristic has been linked to the master inspection
characteristic.

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?

Link the master inspection characteristic in the transaction for
changing a master inspection characteristic with a class
characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP876 - There is no link between a master inspection char. and a class char. ?

  The SAP error message QP876 indicates that there is no link between a master inspection characteristic (MIC) and a class characteristic in the context of quality management. This typically occurs when you are trying to assign a master inspection characteristic to a class characteristic in the Quality Management (QM) module, but the necessary link or relationship has not been established.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Link: The primary cause of this error is that the master inspection characteristic has not been properly linked to the class characteristic in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Quality Management module that prevent the linking of characteristics.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the inspection characteristics or class characteristics may not be correctly defined.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error QP876, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Master Inspection Characteristics:
  
  Go to the transaction code QS21 (Create Master Inspection Characteristic) or QS22 (Change Master Inspection Characteristic).
  Verify that the master inspection characteristic you are trying to link is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Check Class Characteristics:
  
  Use transaction code CL02 (Change Class) to check the class characteristics.
  Ensure that the class characteristic you are trying to link is also correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Linking Characteristics:
  
  If the link does not exist, you will need to create it. This can typically be done in the configuration settings for Quality Management.
  Use transaction code QS30 (Assign Master Inspection Characteristics to Class Characteristics) to establish the link between the master inspection characteristic and the class characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that all necessary settings are in place for linking characteristics.
  You may need to consult with your SAP QM consultant or refer to SAP documentation for specific configuration steps.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Quality Management and the configuration of inspection characteristics.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message QP876 and successfully link your master inspection characteristics with class characteristics in SAP.