How To Fix QPMS018 - Edit the inspection plan using the Engineering Workbench

QPMS018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Edit the inspection plan using the Engineering Workbench

What causes this issue?

You want to edit an inspection plan that contains parameter
characteristics using <DS:TRAN.QP02>Change Inspection Plan</>. However,
you can only edit such inspection plans using the
<DS:TRAN.CWBQM>Engineering Workbench</>. Therefore, the inspection plan
can only be displayed.

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?

Use the Engineering Workbench (transaktion CWBQM) to edit the existing
inspection plan.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

QPMS018 - Details

• The SAP error message QPMS018 indicates that there is an issue with the inspection plan that needs to be addressed using the Engineering Workbench. This error typically arises when there are inconsistencies or missing data in the inspection plan that prevent it from being used effectively in quality management processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The inspection plan may lack necessary details such as characteristics, specifications, or sampling procedures.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the quality management module that affect how inspection plans are created or edited.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to edit the inspection plan.
  Versioning Issues: The inspection plan may be outdated or not aligned with the current version of the material or process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Use Engineering Workbench: Access the Engineering Workbench in SAP to edit the inspection plan. This tool provides a user-friendly interface to make necessary changes.
  
  Navigate to the Engineering Workbench (Transaction Code: CQE1