How To Fix QS084 - You can only change certain control indicators

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 084

• Message text: You can only change certain control indicators

What causes this issue?

You want to change a master inspection characteristic. Certain control
indicators cannot be changed. Others can only be changed with care.
&Example&
<ZH>Example 1</>: The master inspection characteristic is either
included in a material specification or in a task list as a reference,
and changes are made without history.
If the "Sampling procedure" or "SPC characteristic" is set, a change to
the other control indicators can lead to inconsistencies, since
sampling procedures that are included in material specifications and
task lists may no longer be compatible with the control indicators.
Once you have changed the control indicators, you should therefore
check the task lists and material specifications, in which the master
inspection characteristic is included as a reference.
In this example, the following control indicators cannot be changed:
Characteristic attribute
Lower specification limit
Upper specification limit
Check target value
Sampling procedure
SPC characteristic
Test equipment assignment
Calculated characteristic
<ZH>Example 2</>: The master inspection characteristic is linked to a
numeric class characteristic. In this example, the following control
indicators canot be changed :
Lower specification limit
Upper specification limit
Confirm values
Classed recording
All other control indicators can be changed, provided that conditions
in example 1 do not apply.
<ZH>Example 3</>: The master inspection characteristic is linked to a
class characteristic that has a reference to a selected set. In this
example, the following control indicators cannot be changed:
Characteristic attribute
All other control indicators can be changed, provided that conditions
in example 1 do not apply

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 control indicators for the master inspection characteristic.
After making a change to the control indicators, check the task lists
or material specifications, in which the master inspection
characteristic is included as a reference.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS084 - You can only change certain control indicators ?

  The SAP error message QS084 ("You can only change certain control indicators") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you attempt to change certain control indicators in a quality inspection lot or related master data that are not allowed to be modified due to system constraints or business rules.
  Cause:
  
  Control Indicators: The error is triggered when you try to change control indicators that are locked or restricted from modification. This can happen if the inspection lot is already in a certain status (e.g., completed, closed) or if the indicators are set in a way that they cannot be altered.
  Status of Inspection Lot: If the inspection lot has already been processed (e.g., results recorded, usage decision made), certain fields become non-editable.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict changes to specific control indicators based on business processes or quality management settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inspection Lot Status: Verify the status of the inspection lot. If it is completed or closed, you may need to create a new inspection lot or reverse the status if possible.
  Review Control Indicators: Identify which control indicators you are trying to change and check if they are allowed to be modified based on your organization's policies or SAP configuration.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's quality management guidelines to understand which indicators can be changed and under what circumstances.
  Use Transaction Codes: If you need to make changes, consider using appropriate transaction codes (like QA32 for managing inspection lots) to see if there are options available for editing.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or specific fixes related to error QS084.
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to understand the restrictions on control indicators.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the control indicators in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QS084 error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.