How To Fix QP881 - Code groups from catalog type 1 are not used in plans

QP881 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 881

• Message text: Code groups from catalog type 1 are not used in plans

What causes this issue?

Entries from catalog type 1 (characteristic attributes) cannot be used
in plans.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP881 - Code groups from catalog type 1 are not used in plans ?

  The SAP error message QP881, which states "Code groups from catalog type 1 are not used in plans," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP. This error indicates that there are code groups defined in the system that are not being utilized in any quality plans. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Unused Code Groups: The error arises when there are code groups associated with catalog type 1 (which usually refers to inspection characteristics) that have not been linked to any quality plans.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue where the code groups are not properly assigned to the relevant quality plans.
  Data Integrity: There might be inconsistencies in the data where the code groups exist but are not referenced in the expected manner.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Code Group Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., QCC1 for creating code groups) and verify that the code