How To Fix QS818 - Master characteristic & & & is displayed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 818

• Message text: Master characteristic & & & is displayed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS818 - Master characteristic & & & is displayed ?

  The SAP error message QS818 typically indicates an issue related to the master characteristic in the context of SAP's Quality Management (QM) module, particularly when dealing with characteristics in the context of inspection plans or quality notifications. The message usually states that a specific master characteristic is not defined or cannot be found.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Master Characteristic: The master characteristic referenced in the error message is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the characteristic is not properly linked to the relevant inspection plan or quality notification.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the master characteristic.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the characteristic master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Master Characteristic Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code QS21 (Create Master Characteristic) or QS22 (Change Master Characteristic) to verify if the master characteristic exists.
  If it does not exist, create it using the appropriate transaction.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  Check the inspection plan or quality notification where the error occurred to ensure that the master characteristic is correctly assigned.
  Use transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan) to review the details.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the master characteristic. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks to ensure that all necessary data is present and correctly linked. This may involve checking related tables or using SAP standard reports.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the master characteristic and its configuration.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QS21, QS22, QP01, QP02, and QS23 (Display Master Characteristic).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the QS818 error message for additional insights or patches that may resolve the issue.
  Quality Management Module: Understanding the broader context of the Quality Management module in SAP can help in troubleshooting related issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the QS818 error message in SAP.