How To Fix QS850 - The reference will be cancelled for the selected characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 850

• Message text: The reference will be cancelled for the selected characteristics

What causes this issue?

You have selected at least one master inspection characteristic for
which the values (e.g. tolerance) in the specification are always read
from the master inspection characteristic.
The function you have chosen enables you to cancel the reference to the
values in the master inspection characteristic. You can then adapt the
individual values for your material in the material specification.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS850 - The reference will be cancelled for the selected characteristics ?

  The SAP error message QS850 ("The reference will be cancelled for the selected characteristics") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when dealing with characteristics in a quality inspection or when managing inspection plans. This error indicates that there is an issue with the reference characteristics that are being used in the inspection process.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Characteristics: The characteristics defined in the inspection plan may not match the characteristics defined in the material master or the quality inspection setup.
  Missing Reference Characteristics: The reference characteristics that are supposed to be linked to the selected characteristics may not be defined or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the quality management settings that lead to this error.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be issues with the data integrity in the system, such as missing or incorrect entries in the characteristic definitions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Characteristic Definitions: Verify that the characteristics defined in the inspection plan are correctly set up and match the characteristics in the material master.
  Review Inspection Plan: Ensure that the inspection plan is correctly configured and that all necessary reference characteristics are included.
  Update or Create Reference Characteristics: If the reference characteristics are missing, you may need to create or update them in the system.
  Data Consistency Check: Run a data consistency check to identify any discrepancies in the characteristic definitions and resolve them.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristics and their configurations.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it appears to be a bug or a deeper configuration issue.
  
  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 manage inspection plans and characteristics.
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the Quality Management module, particularly those related to characteristics and inspection plans.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QS850 error and implement a solution to resolve it.