How To Fix QS320 - Characteristic has not yet been created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 320

• Message text: Characteristic has not yet been created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS320 - Characteristic has not yet been created ?

  The SAP error message QS320 ("Characteristic has not yet been created") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to use a characteristic that has not been defined in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating inspection plans, inspection lots, or quality notifications.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Definition: The characteristic you are trying to use has not been created in the system. This could be due to oversight during the configuration process or because the characteristic is new and has not yet been added.
  Incorrect Characteristic Assignment: The characteristic may not be assigned to the relevant master data (like inspection plans or material master).
  Transport Issues: If the characteristic was created in a different environment (like development) and not transported to the current environment (like production), it may not be available.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Characteristic:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Create Characteristic).
  Enter the required details for the characteristic, such as name, type, and other relevant attributes.
  Save the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is assigned to the relevant inspection plan or material master.
  Use transaction codes like QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or MM02 (Change Material) to verify and assign the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Transport the Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic exists in another environment, ensure that it is properly transported to the current environment using the transport management system.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Ensure that there are no typographical errors in the characteristic name when you are trying to use it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or configuration guides to ensure that the characteristic is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create Characteristic
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  MM02: Change Material
  QS21: Create Characteristic in Quality Management
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to this error message. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify characteristics in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QS320 error and successfully use the required characteristic in your SAP environment.