How To Fix QS176 - No characteristic could be selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 176

• Message text: No characteristic could be selected

What causes this issue?

No characteristic could be found that meets the selection criteria you
entered.

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?

Enter different selection criteria or use the matchcode.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS176 - No characteristic could be selected ?

  The SAP error message QS176 ("No characteristic could be selected") typically occurs in the context of SAP Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or process a quality notification, inspection lot, or similar object, and the system cannot find any characteristics that meet the selection criteria.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The characteristics you are trying to select may not be defined for the material or inspection plan you are working with.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you have set may not match any existing characteristics.
  Inactive Inspection Plan: The inspection plan may be inactive or not assigned to the material.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or select certain characteristics.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Quality Management module that prevent characteristics from being displayed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Inspection Plan: Ensure that the inspection plan is active and correctly assigned to the material. You can do this by navigating to the inspection plan in the SAP system and verifying its status.
  Review Characteristics: Go to the characteristics definition in the inspection plan and ensure that the required characteristics are defined and active.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: Review and adjust the selection criteria you are using to ensure they match the characteristics available for the material.
  Authorization Check: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristics. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator for assistance.
  Consult Configuration: If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP QM configuration team to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes such as QPM1 (Create Inspection Plan) or QPR1 (Display Inspection Plan) to check the details of the inspection plan and characteristics.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Quality Management to understand how characteristics are defined and used in inspection plans.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to involve your SAP support team for further investigation.