How To Fix QS012 - An inspection plan must be used for manual characteristic selection

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 012

• Message text: An inspection plan must be used for manual characteristic selection

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS012 - An inspection plan must be used for manual characteristic selection ?

  The SAP error message QS012 ("An inspection plan must be used for manual characteristic selection") typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when you are trying to perform a manual characteristic selection for a quality inspection without having an associated inspection plan.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to create or process a quality inspection lot without an inspection plan.
  The system requires an inspection plan to define the characteristics that need to be evaluated during the inspection process.
  The manual characteristic selection feature is being used, but the system cannot find a valid inspection plan linked to the material or inspection lot.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QS012 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Create or Assign an Inspection Plan:
  
  Ensure that an inspection plan exists for the material you are working with. You can create an inspection plan using transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan).
  If an inspection plan already exists, verify that it is correctly assigned to the material in question. You can check this in the material master record under the Quality Management view.
  
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan Assignment:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the Quality Management view to see if the inspection plan is assigned.
  If not, you can assign the inspection plan to the material.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Inspection Type:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct inspection type that corresponds to the inspection plan. Different inspection types may have different requirements for characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Selection:
  
  If you are manually selecting characteristics, ensure that the characteristics you are trying to select are defined in the inspection plan.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the inspection plan setup or the characteristics, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP QM module expert.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  QP03: Display Inspection Plan
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  Quality Management (QM) Module:
  
  The QM module in SAP is used for managing quality in production and procurement processes. It includes functionalities for inspection planning, quality inspections, and quality control.
  
  
  
  Inspection Plans:
  
  Inspection plans define the characteristics to be inspected, the methods of inspection, and the sampling procedures. They are essential for ensuring that products meet quality standards.
  
  
  
  By following these steps and ensuring that an appropriate inspection plan is in place, you should be able to resolve the QS012 error and proceed with your quality inspection activities in SAP.