How To Fix QS027 - You can no longer change the control indicators in the characteristic

QS027 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 027

• Message text: You can no longer change the control indicators in the characteristic

What causes this issue?

When such a control key is used in the characteristic, you can no
longer change the control indicators. The control key has marked the
control indicators as "fixed".

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

QS027 - Details

• The SAP error message QS027 ("You can no longer change the control indicators in the characteristic") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you attempt to modify control indicators for a characteristic that is already in use or has been released in a certain context, such as in a quality inspection plan or a material master.
  
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Status: The characteristic you are trying to modify has been released or is already in use in an inspection plan or other related objects.
  Change Control: SAP enforces change control to maintain data integrity, especially in quality management processes. Once a characteristic is used in a specific context, certain attributes become locked to prevent inconsistencies.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the characteristic that prevent changes, such as links to inspection lots, results, or other QM-related documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Usage: Verify if the characteristic is currently being used in any active inspection plans, material masters,