How To Fix QPMS200 - Parameter characteristic & & has already been assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 200

• Message text: Parameter characteristic & & has already been assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QPMS200 - Parameter characteristic & & has already been assigned ?

  The SAP error message QPMS200 indicates that a parameter characteristic has already been assigned in the system, which typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or similar modules where characteristics are defined for inspection plans, quality notifications, or other related objects.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to assign a characteristic to a parameter that has already been assigned to another object or parameter. This can happen due to:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The characteristic is already linked to another inspection plan or quality control process.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings that allow for overlapping assignments.
  Data Integrity: The system may have integrity constraints that prevent the same characteristic from being assigned multiple times.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QPMS200 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments:
  
  Review the existing assignments of the characteristic in the relevant inspection plans or quality notifications.
  Use transaction codes like QG01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QG02 (Change Inspection Plan) to view the characteristics assigned.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Assignments:
  
  If you find that the characteristic is indeed assigned elsewhere and it is not needed, consider removing it from the other assignment.
  Ensure that the characteristic is only assigned where it is necessary.
  
  
  
  Modify the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic needs to be used in multiple places, consider creating a new characteristic that can be assigned without conflicts.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management to understand the rules around characteristic assignments.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you have access, check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that the system is set up correctly to handle characteristic assignments.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QG01, QG02, QG03 (Display Inspection Plan), and QK01 (Create Quality Notification).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the appropriate permissions to make changes to characteristics and inspection plans.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QPMS200 error and implement a solution to resolve it.