How To Fix QS806 - You have not yet created or released master insp. characteristic &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 806

• Message text: You have not yet created or released master insp. characteristic &

What causes this issue?

The version of the master inspection characteristic is either not
available in the system or it has not been released.

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 QS806 - You have not yet created or released master insp. characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message QS806 indicates that a master inspection characteristic has not yet been created or released in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or process inspection plans, inspection lots, or quality notifications that reference a characteristic that has not been defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Inspection Characteristic: The specific master inspection characteristic that you are trying to use in your inspection plan or lot has not been created in the system.
  Unreleased Characteristic: The characteristic may exist but has not been released for use in inspection plans.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the quality management module or the specific inspection plan.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the Master Inspection Characteristic:
  
  Go to the transaction code QS21 (Create Master Inspection Characteristic).
  Enter the necessary details for the characteristic, such as the characteristic name, description, and type.
  Save the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Release the Master Inspection Characteristic:
  
  If the characteristic already exists but is not released, you can release it using transaction code QS22 (Change Master Inspection Characteristic).
  Find the characteristic in question and ensure that it is marked as released.
  
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan:
  
  If you are working with an inspection plan, ensure that the plan is correctly referencing the master inspection characteristic.
  Use transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan) to verify the details.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the Quality Management module is properly configured and that all necessary settings are in place for the characteristics you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for additional guidance on creating and managing master inspection characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QS21: Create Master Inspection Characteristic
  QS22: Change Master Inspection Characteristic
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  
  
  
  Quality Management (QM) Module: Understanding the QM module and its components can help in troubleshooting issues related to inspection characteristics.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QS806 error and successfully create or process your inspection plans or lots.