How To Fix QS385 - Master inspection characteristic &1 &2 &3 is used

QS385 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 385

• Message text: Master inspection characteristic &1 &2 &3 is used

What causes this issue?

The master inspection characteristic version is used and can therefore
not be deleted.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS385 - Master inspection characteristic &1 &2 &3 is used ?

  The SAP error message QS385 indicates that a master inspection characteristic (MIC) is being used in a way that is not allowed, typically because it is already assigned to a quality inspection plan or another object. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to delete or modify a master inspection characteristic that is still in use.
  
  Cause:
  
  In Use: The master inspection characteristic is currently assigned to an inspection plan, inspection lot, or another quality management object.
  Locked for Changes: The characteristic may be locked for changes due to its usage in active processes.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other quality management objects that prevent the modification or deletion of the characteristic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Usage: Identify where the master inspection characteristic is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the inspection plans or lots that reference the characteristic.
  Using transaction codes like QDP1 (for inspection plans) or QA32 (for