How To Fix QS124 - Both specification limits are necessary for the calculation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Both specification limits are necessary for the calculation

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS124 - Both specification limits are necessary for the calculation ?

  The SAP error message QS124 ("Both specification limits are necessary for the calculation") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) in SAP when you are trying to perform a calculation that requires both upper and lower specification limits, but one or both of these limits are missing.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Specification Limits: The most common cause of this error is that either the upper specification limit (USL) or the lower specification limit (LSL) is not defined for the characteristic you are trying to evaluate.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the material master or the inspection plan.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a data entry error where the specification limits were not entered or were entered incorrectly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the characteristic definition in the inspection plan or material master.
  Ensure that both the upper and lower specification limits are defined correctly.
  
  
  
  Update Inspection Plan:
  
  If you are using an inspection plan, navigate to the relevant inspection plan and check the characteristics.
  Make sure that both specification limits are set for the characteristic in question.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  If the characteristic is linked to a material, check the material master data to ensure that the specification limits are defined.
  
  
  
  Data Entry:
  
  If you are entering data manually, double-check that you have entered both limits correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for further guidance on how to set up specification limits for characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like QCC1 (Create Inspection Characteristic) or QCP1 (Create Inspection Plan) to access and modify the relevant data.
  Quality Management Module: This error is specific to the Quality Management module in SAP, so understanding how this module interacts with other modules (like Production Planning or Materials Management) can be beneficial.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  By ensuring that both specification limits are correctly defined and configured, you should be able to resolve the QS124 error and proceed with your calculations in SAP.