How To Fix QS075 - Characteristic is used in at least one certificate profile

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 075

• Message text: Characteristic is used in at least one certificate profile

What causes this issue?

You want to change or cancel the reference to class characteristic &V1&
.
The master inspection characteristic or the class characteristic is
used in at least one certificate profile.
After the change, different data than was previously shown could be
printed when you create a certificate.

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?

Create a where-used list for the master inspection characteristic or
class characteristic. To do this, first enter the original class
characteristic &V1& in the field again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS075 - Characteristic is used in at least one certificate profile ?

  The SAP error message QS075 indicates that a characteristic is being used in at least one certificate profile, which prevents certain actions from being performed on that characteristic. This is commonly encountered in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP, particularly when dealing with inspection characteristics and certificate profiles.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a characteristic that is linked to a certificate profile. Certificate profiles are used in quality management to define how inspection results are documented and reported, and they often include various characteristics that need to be maintained for quality assurance purposes.
  Solution:
  To resolve the QS075 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Certificate Profile: Determine which certificate profile is using the characteristic in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code QG01 for creating or displaying certificate profiles).
  
  
  Modify or Remove the Characteristic from the Profile:
  
  If you need to delete or modify the characteristic, you must first remove it from all associated certificate profiles.
  Go to the certificate profile and check the list of characteristics. Remove the characteristic from the profile if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies: Ensure that the characteristic is not being used in other configurations or settings within the QM module. This may include inspection plans, inspection lots, or other related profiles.
  
  
  Re-attempt the Action: Once the characteristic has been removed from the certificate profile, you should be able to delete or modify it without encountering the QS075 error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  QG01 - Create Certificate Profile
  QG02 - Change Certificate Profile
  QG03 - Display Certificate Profile
  QG04 - Delete Certificate Profile
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management and certificate profiles for more detailed guidance on managing characteristics and profiles.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify certificate profiles and characteristics in the SAP system.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, it is advisable to test the functionality to ensure that the characteristic behaves as expected in the context of quality management processes.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QS075 error and manage your characteristics and certificate profiles effectively within SAP.