How To Fix QPMS203 - The parameter characteristic cannot be displayed

QPMS203 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 203

• Message text: The parameter characteristic cannot be displayed

What causes this issue?

No valid version can be determined for the parameter characteristic for
the valid-from date of the inspection method. Therefore, you cannot
display the parameter characteristic.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

QPMS203 - Details

• The SAP error message QPMS203, which states "The parameter characteristic cannot be displayed," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when there is an issue with the configuration or data related to characteristics in the system.
  Causes:
  
  
  Missing Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the characteristic master data or the characteristic not being assigned to the relevant class or object.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the characteristic. This can happen if the user’s role does not include access to certain characteristics or classes.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as the characteristic being deleted or not being properly linked to the relevant master data.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be a technical issue with the SAP system itself, such as a bug or a problem