How To Fix QS161 - No time axis is available for this master inspection characteristic

QS161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 161

• Message text: No time axis is available for this master inspection characteristic

What causes this issue?

No validity period was yet created for this master inspection
characteristic, which was different from those already edited. This is
why no time line can be displayed.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS161 - No time axis is available for this master inspection characteristic ?

  The SAP error message QS161 ("No time axis is available for this master inspection characteristic") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or modify a master inspection characteristic (MIC) that requires a time axis, but the system cannot find the necessary configuration.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Time Axis Configuration: The most common cause of this error is that the time axis has not been defined for the master inspection characteristic you are trying to use. The time axis is essential for characteristics that require time-based data, such as those used in control charts or time series analysis.
  
  
  Incorrect Characteristic Type: The characteristic type you are using may not be compatible with time axis data. For example, if you are trying to use a characteristic that is not set up to handle time-based measurements, this error may occur.
  
  
  Master Data Issues: There may be issues with the master data