How To Fix QS025 - Control indicator for qualitative characteristic

QS025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Control indicator for qualitative characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS025 - Control indicator for qualitative characteristic ?

  The SAP error message QS025, which states "Control indicator for qualitative characteristic," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when there is an issue with the configuration or data related to qualitative characteristics in inspection plans or quality notifications.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Missing Control Indicator: The qualitative characteristic does not have a control indicator assigned. Control indicators are essential for defining how the characteristic is to be evaluated and controlled.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the qualitative characteristic may not be set up correctly in the system.
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the inspection plan or the material master that is causing the error.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the qualitative characteristics.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QS025 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Control Indicator:
  
  Go to the transaction code QS21 (Create