How To Fix QP878 - The master inspection char. is not used in any certificate profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 878

• Message text: The master inspection char. is not used in any certificate profile

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP878 - The master inspection char. is not used in any certificate profile ?

  The SAP error message QP878 indicates that a master inspection characteristic (MIC) is not assigned to any certificate profile in the Quality Management (QM) module. This can occur when you are trying to create or process a certificate (such as a certificate of analysis) and the system cannot find a relevant certificate profile that includes the specified MIC.
  Cause:
  
  Unassigned MIC: The master inspection characteristic has not been linked to any certificate profile.
  Incorrect Configuration: The certificate profile may not be configured correctly to include the necessary inspection characteristics.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a mistake in the data entry or selection of the certificate profile.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Master Inspection Characteristic:
  
  Go to the transaction code QCH1 (Create Master Inspection Characteristic) or QCH2 (Change Master Inspection Characteristic).
  Verify that the MIC in question is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Assign MIC to Certificate Profile:
  
  Use transaction code QC01 (Create Certificate Profile) or QC02 (Change Certificate Profile).
  Open the relevant certificate profile and check the "Inspection Characteristics" section.
  Add the required master inspection characteristic to the certificate profile.
  
  
  
  Review Certificate Profile Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the certificate profile is correctly set up to include all necessary inspection characteristics.
  Check if the profile is assigned to the relevant material or inspection lot.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create or process the certificate again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QCH1 / QCH2: For managing master inspection characteristics.
  QC01 / QC02: For managing certificate profiles.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management to understand how to configure inspection characteristics and certificate profiles.
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to inspection characteristics and certificate profiles.
  
  
  Consult with a QM Specialist: If you are unsure about the configuration or the implications of changes, it may be beneficial to consult with a Quality Management specialist or SAP consultant.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message QP878 and ensure that your master inspection characteristics are properly linked to the relevant certificate profiles.