How To Fix QS145 - Master inspection characteristic & & & has not been created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 145

• Message text: Master inspection characteristic & & & has not been created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS145 - Master inspection characteristic & & & has not been created ?

  The SAP error message QS145 indicates that a master inspection characteristic (MIC) has not been created for a specific quality management process. This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or process inspection plans, inspection lots, or quality notifications that reference a master inspection characteristic that does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Inspection Characteristic: The primary cause of this error is that the master inspection characteristic you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the characteristic is not linked to the appropriate material or inspection plan.
  Data Entry Error: There could be a typo or incorrect entry when specifying the characteristic in the inspection plan or other related documents.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Master Inspection Characteristic:
  
  Go to the transaction code QS21 (Create Master Inspection Characteristic).
  Enter the necessary details such as the characteristic name, description, and other relevant data.
  Save the new characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Characteristics:
  
  Use transaction code QS22 (Change Master Inspection Characteristic) to verify if the characteristic exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the correct material and inspection plan.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  If you are working with an inspection plan, use transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan) to check if the inspection plan references the correct master inspection characteristics.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on creating and managing master inspection characteristics.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify master inspection characteristics.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QS21: Create Master Inspection Characteristic
  QS22: Change Master Inspection Characteristic
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  QS23: Display Master Inspection Characteristic
  
  
  
  Quality Management Module: Familiarize yourself with the Quality Management (QM) module in SAP, as it encompasses various functionalities related to quality control, inspection planning, and quality notifications.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide updates related to master inspection characteristics.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QS145 error and ensure that the necessary master inspection characteristics are created and properly linked to your quality management processes.