How To Fix QS091 - Class characteristic is not released for use

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 091

• Message text: Class characteristic is not released for use

What causes this issue?

You want to link a class characteristic that has not yet been released
to a master inspection characteristic. However, you can only use
released class characteristics in the master inspection characteristic.

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?

First release the class characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS091 - Class characteristic is not released for use ?

  The SAP error message QS091, which states "Class characteristic is not released for use," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or Classification in SAP. This error indicates that a characteristic defined in a class is not available for use in the context you are trying to apply it, often due to it not being released or activated.
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Not Released: The characteristic associated with the class has not been released for use. This means it is still in a development or inactive state.
  Incorrect Status: The characteristic may be in a status that does not allow it to be used in the current context (e.g., it might be marked for deletion or not fully configured).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or use the characteristic.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the class or the characteristics associated with it.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the Characteristic:
  
  Go to the transaction code CL02 (Change Class).
  Find the class that contains the characteristic.
  Check the status of the characteristic. If it is not released, you can release it by changing its status.
  Ensure that the characteristic is marked as "Released" for use.
  
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is properly configured and does not have any errors.
  Verify that all required fields and settings are correctly filled out.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the characteristic. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines related to the specific characteristics and classes you are working with to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the functionality again to ensure that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL01: Create Class
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  
  
  Quality Management: If this error occurs in the context of Quality Management, ensure that the quality inspection characteristics are properly set up and released.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Help for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QS091 error and successfully use the class characteristic in your SAP environment.