How To Fix QPCP114 - There are no Customizing entries for characteristic origin

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QPCP - Control Plan

• Message number: 114

• Message text: There are no Customizing entries for characteristic origin

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QPCP114 - There are no Customizing entries for characteristic origin ?

  The SAP error message QPCP114, which states "There are no Customizing entries for characteristic origin," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or when dealing with characteristics in the context of Quality Inspection or Quality Control.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system is unable to find the necessary Customizing entries for the characteristic origin in the Quality Management module. The characteristic origin is a key element that defines the source of the characteristic data, and if there are no entries defined in the Customizing settings, the system will throw this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Customizing Entries:
  
  Go to the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) by using transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to the following path: 
  Quality Management -> Quality Planning -> Characteristics -> Define Characteristic Origin
  
  Ensure that there are entries defined for the characteristic origin. If there are no entries, you will need to create them.
  
  
  
  Create Characteristic Origin:
  
  If you find that there are no entries, you can create a new characteristic origin by clicking on the "New Entries" button.
  Fill in the required fields, such as the characteristic origin code and description, and save your changes.
  
  
  
  Check Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify Customizing settings. Lack of authorization can sometimes lead to the inability to see existing entries.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made are included in a transport request if they need to be moved to a production environment.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the values to enter or the implications of creating a new characteristic origin, consult SAP documentation or your organization's SAP QM consultant for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide.
  QDP1: Create characteristic.
  QDP2: Change characteristic.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context or solutions.
  
  
  
  Quality Management Module:
  
  Familiarize yourself with the Quality Management module in SAP, especially how characteristics and their origins are used in quality planning and inspection processes.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QPCP114 error and ensure that the necessary Customizing entries for characteristic origin are in place.