How To Fix QS836 - Characteristics of planned status from &1 will be proposed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 836

• Message text: Characteristics of planned status from &1 will be proposed

What causes this issue?

Since you have not planned the material specification for the date you
entered, the system proposes the characterstics in the most recently
planned status of the specification for further processing.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS836 - Characteristics of planned status from &1 will be proposed ?

  The SAP error message QS836 indicates that the characteristics of a planned status from a specific object (denoted by &1) will be proposed. This message typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) or Production Planning (PP) modules when dealing with characteristics in a quality inspection plan or similar scenarios.
  Cause:
  The error message QS836 usually occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Data: The characteristics defined in the inspection plan or the master data may not be fully defined or may be missing required information.
  Status Issues: The planned status of the characteristics may not be correctly set, leading to inconsistencies when the system tries to propose them.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Quality Management module that are not aligned with the characteristics being used.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QS836 error message, you can take the following steps:
  
  Check Inspection Plan: Review the inspection plan associated with the object in question. Ensure that all characteristics are correctly defined and that there are no missing values.
  Review Characteristics: Go to the characteristics definition in the system and verify that all necessary fields are filled out correctly. Ensure that the status of the characteristics is appropriate for the planned status.
  Configuration Review: Check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that they are set up correctly for the characteristics you are using.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristics and their statuses.
  Testing: After making changes, test the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like QP01 (Create Inspection Plan), QP02 (Change Inspection Plan), or QP03 (Display Inspection Plan) to access and modify inspection plans.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP QM or PP modules for further assistance.