How To Fix QS805 - Master inspection characteristic has not been completely maintained

QS805 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 805

• Message text: Master inspection characteristic has not been completely maintained

What causes this issue?

You have selected a master inspection characteristic that is available
in the system, but that has not been completely maintained.

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 a master inspection characteristic that is completely maintained.
If necessary, use the possible entries function to display all suitable
master inspection characteristics.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS805 - Master inspection characteristic has not been completely maintained ?

  The SAP error message QS805 indicates that a Master Inspection Characteristic (MIC) has not been completely maintained. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) in SAP, where certain characteristics need to be fully defined for inspection plans or quality inspections.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  
  Incomplete Definition: The Master Inspection Characteristic may be missing required fields or values, such as:
  
  Specification limits (e.g., upper and lower limits)
  Measurement units
  Control indicators
  Other relevant data that is necessary for the characteristic to function properly.
  
  
  
  Missing Assignments: The MIC may not be assigned to the relevant inspection plan or may not be linked correctly to the material or process.
  
  
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the MIC, such as missing links to the relevant quality management objects.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QS805 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Master Inspection Characteristic:
  
  Go to the transaction code QS21 (Create Master Inspection Characteristic) or QS22