How To Fix QS182 - You can no longer use this characteristic version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 182

• Message text: You can no longer use this characteristic version

What causes this issue?

This characteristic version may not be used anymore.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS182 - You can no longer use this characteristic version ?

  The SAP error message QS182, which states "You can no longer use this characteristic version," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Quality Management (QM) module, particularly when dealing with characteristics and their versions in the context of quality inspections or quality planning.
  Cause:
  The error message QS182 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  
  Versioning Issues: The characteristic version you are trying to use may have been deactivated or deleted. In SAP, characteristics can have multiple versions, and if a version is no longer active, it cannot be used in inspections or planning.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic version.
  
  
  Data Consistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as references to a characteristic version that has been changed or removed.
  
  
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the characteristics or the quality management settings may lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QS182 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Version:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (or CT03 for display) to check the status of the characteristic version.
  Ensure that the version you are trying to use is active and has not been deleted or deactivated.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the characteristic version. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the data related to the characteristic. This may involve checking for any inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data.
  
  
  
  Consult Change Logs:
  
  Review the change logs for the characteristic to see if any recent changes might have affected its availability.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic version is indeed deleted or cannot be restored, you may need to recreate it.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (Create Characteristic), CT03 (Display Characteristic), and QS21 (Create Characteristic Version).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Quality Management and characteristics for more detailed information on how to manage and troubleshoot characteristics and their versions.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QS182 error and implement a suitable solution.