How To Fix QPMS209 - Delete the method and parameter characteristics for the primary char.

QPMS209 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 209

• Message text: Delete the method and parameter characteristics for the primary char.

What causes this issue?

You delete an inspection method for a primary characteristic in the
inspection plan. If parameter characteristics are still assigned to the
primary characteristic in the inspection plan, these are automatically
deleted in the inspection plan.

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.

QPMS209 - Details

• The SAP error message QPMS209, which states "Delete the method and parameter characteristics for the primary char," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when dealing with characteristics in the Quality Inspection process. This error indicates that there are inconsistencies or issues with the method and parameter characteristics associated with a primary characteristic in a Quality Management context.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inconsistent Configuration: The primary characteristic may have method and parameter characteristics that are not compatible or are incorrectly configured.
  Missing Deletion: The system expects that if a primary characteristic is being deleted or modified, any associated method and parameter characteristics should also be deleted or adjusted accordingly.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be data integrity issues where the characteristics are not aligned with the expected configuration in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Characteristics: Go to the characteristic configuration in the SAP system and review the primary characteristic along with its associated method and parameter characteristics.
  Delete or