How To Fix QS013 - You can only inspect by characteristic using the inspection specification

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 013

• Message text: You can only inspect by characteristic using the inspection specification

What causes this issue?

You can only inspect based on characteristics for inspection type &v1&
if you inspect with a task list, material specification, configuration
or batch determination.

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?

Check the indicator in the inspection setup (Quality Management view of
the material master).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS013 - You can only inspect by characteristic using the inspection specification ?

  The SAP error message QS013 ("You can only inspect by characteristic using the inspection specification") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to perform an inspection that is not aligned with the defined inspection specifications for the material or process.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to perform an inspection without having a proper inspection specification defined for the characteristics you want to inspect.
  The inspection lot is not set up to allow for characteristic-based inspection.
  The inspection type or the configuration of the material does not support the inspection method you are trying to use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QS013 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Specifications:
  
  Ensure that the inspection specifications are correctly defined for the material in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant material master data and checking the Quality Management view.
  
  
  
  Create or Adjust Inspection Plan:
  
  If there is no inspection plan, you may need to create one that includes the necessary characteristics for inspection. Use transaction code QP01 to create an inspection plan or QP02 to modify an existing one.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Type:
  
  Verify that the inspection type you are using is appropriate for the characteristics you want to inspect. Some inspection types may not support characteristic-based inspections.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Settings:
  
  Ensure that the material master is set up correctly for quality inspection. Check the QM view in the material master to confirm that the relevant settings are enabled.
  
  
  
  Inspect Lot Creation:
  
  When creating an inspection lot, ensure that you are selecting the correct options that align with the inspection specifications.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific details on how to set up inspection specifications and plans.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  QP03: Display Inspection Plan
  MM02: Change Material Master
  QA01: Create Inspection Lot
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the Quality Management module, as they can impact how inspections are set up and executed.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QS013 error and successfully perform the required inspections. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.