How To Fix QPCP043 - Characteristc &1 is not distinguished as a formula

QPCP043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QPCP - Control Plan

• Message number: 043

• Message text: Characteristc &1 is not distinguished as a formula

What causes this issue?

You stored a control indicator for a characteristic that distinguishes
this as a calculated characteristic. However, you cannot create this
type of plan characteristic.

System Response

The system deactivates the <LS>Formula</> control indicator

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 QPCP043 - Characteristc &1 is not distinguished as a formula ?

  The SAP error message QPCP043 indicates that a characteristic in the context of a formula is not being recognized as a distinguished characteristic. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or when working with characteristics in the context of inspection plans or quality notifications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Definition: The characteristic in question may not be properly defined in the system. It might not be marked as a formula characteristic or may not have the necessary attributes set.
  Formula Configuration: The formula you are trying to use may not be correctly configured to include the characteristic. The system expects certain characteristics to be defined in a specific way to be used in formulas.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that prevent the characteristic from being recognized correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in the SAP system (transaction code CT04).
  Ensure that the characteristic is defined correctly and is