How To Fix QPMS016 - Multiple specifications are not allowed in insp. plans with insp. points

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QPMS - Planning for Multiple Specifications and Parameter Chars

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Multiple specifications are not allowed in insp. plans with insp. points

What causes this issue?

Standard values for multiple specifications <ZH>cannot</> be entered in
inspection plans with inspection point identification.

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?

If possible, reset the inspection point identification in the
<DS:TRAN.CWBQM>inspection plan</> or delete the indicator for multiple
specifications.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QPMS016 - Multiple specifications are not allowed in insp. plans with insp. points ?

  The SAP error message QPMS016 indicates that there are multiple specifications defined for an inspection plan that includes inspection points. This situation is not allowed in SAP Quality Management (QM) because each inspection point can only reference a single specification.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An inspection plan is created with multiple specifications for the same characteristic.
  The inspection points in the plan are set up to reference these specifications, leading to a conflict since SAP expects only one specification per inspection point.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QPMS016 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan: 
  
  Go to the inspection plan in question and check the characteristics defined for each inspection point.
  Identify if there are multiple specifications assigned to the same characteristic.
  
  
  
  Consolidate Specifications:
  
  If multiple specifications exist for a characteristic, decide which one is the correct or most relevant specification to use.
  Remove or adjust the specifications so that each inspection point references only one specification.
  
  
  
  Adjust Inspection Points:
  
  If necessary, modify the inspection points to ensure that they align with the specifications you want to keep.
  You may need to create new inspection points if you want to retain multiple specifications for different scenarios.
  
  
  
  Test Changes:
  
  After making the adjustments, save the inspection plan and try to execute the inspection again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made to the inspection plan for future reference and to maintain clarity in the quality management process.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or updates regarding this error message.
  SAP Help Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on inspection plans, specifications, and characteristics in the Quality Management module.
  Training and Support: If you are unsure about how to proceed, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP QM for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QPMS016 error and ensure that your inspection plans are correctly configured.