How To Fix QPMS204 - Method cannot be changed on the detail screen

QPMS204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Method cannot be changed on the detail screen

What causes this issue?

You want to change an inspection method on the detail screen for the
inspection plan characteristic. If the old or new inspection method
contains parameter characteristics, you can only change the inspection
method on the characteristic overview screen.

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.

QPMS204 - Details

• The SAP error message QPMS204 ("Method cannot be changed on the detail screen") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to change the method of inspection or a related field on a detail screen where such changes are not permitted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Field Restrictions: The field you are trying to change is locked for editing due to the current status of the inspection lot or the configuration of the quality management process.
  Data Consistency: SAP enforces data consistency rules to prevent changes that could lead to inconsistencies in the quality management process.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to certain fields in the detail screen.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Status: Verify the status of the inspection lot. If the lot is already processed or in a status that does not allow changes, you will need to create a new inspection lot or follow the appropriate process