How To Fix QS303 - No characteristics could be selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 303

• Message text: No characteristics could be selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS303 - No characteristics could be selected ?

  The SAP error message QS303 ("No characteristics could be selected") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or process a quality inspection lot, and the system cannot find any characteristics to select for the inspection.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Characteristics: The inspection plan may not have any characteristics defined for the material or the inspection lot you are working with.
  Incorrect Inspection Plan: The inspection plan assigned to the material may not be valid or may not be properly configured.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria used to filter characteristics may be too restrictive, resulting in no characteristics being found.
  Status of Inspection Plan: The inspection plan might be inactive or not released, preventing the selection of characteristics.
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not be correctly set up to link to the appropriate inspection plan.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Inspection Plan: Verify that the inspection plan assigned to the material has characteristics defined. You can do this by navigating to the inspection plan in the SAP system and checking the characteristics section.
  Review Material Master: Ensure that the material master is correctly configured and linked to the appropriate inspection plan. Check the QM view of the material master.
  Adjust Selection Criteria: If you are using specific selection criteria to filter characteristics, try broadening these criteria to see if any characteristics can be selected.
  Activate Inspection Plan: If the inspection plan is inactive, activate it and ensure it is released for use.
  Create or Modify Characteristics: If necessary, create new characteristics in the inspection plan or modify existing ones to ensure they meet the requirements for the inspection lot.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring inspection plans and characteristics.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like QP01 (Create Inspection Plan), QP02 (Change Inspection Plan), and QP03 (Display Inspection Plan) to manage inspection plans.
  Quality Management Configuration: Ensure that the QM module is properly configured in your SAP system, including settings for inspection types, characteristics, and plans.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message or provide updates and patches.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Quality Management.