How To Fix QS857 - The reference will be reestablished for the selected characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 857

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

What causes this issue?

You have selected at least one master inspection characteristic for
which you have adapted the individual values (e.g. tolerance) for the
material in the specification.
The function you have choosen enables you to reestablish the complete
reference to the master inspection characteristic, i.e. the values are
recopied dynamically from the master inspection characteristic.

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 QS857 - The reference will be reestablished for the selected characteristics ?

  The SAP error message QS857, which states "The reference will be reestablished for the selected characteristics," typically occurs in the context of SAP Quality Management (QM) or when dealing with characteristics in the context of classification or variant configuration.
  Cause:
  This error message usually indicates that there is an issue with the reference characteristics in the classification system. It can occur due to several reasons, such as:
  
  Missing Reference Characteristics: The characteristics that are supposed to be referenced may not be defined or may have been deleted.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the characteristics, such as incorrect values or missing links.
  Changes in the Classification: If there have been recent changes to the classification system or characteristics, it may lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QS857 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Definitions: Ensure that all the characteristics that are being referenced are correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the classification system and verifying the characteristics.
  
  
  Reestablish References: If characteristics have been deleted or modified, you may need to reestablish the references. This can often be done through the classification transaction (e.g., CL02 for changing characteristics).
  
  
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the data related to the characteristics. This can help identify any inconsistencies that need to be addressed.
  
  
  Review Recent Changes: If the error started occurring after recent changes, review those changes to see if they might have caused the issue.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the characteristics. You may need to consult with your SAP security team if there are authorization issues.
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that can resolve the issue.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CL01 (Create Characteristics), CL02 (Change Characteristics), and CL03 (Display Characteristics) for managing characteristics.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Quality Management and Classification to understand how characteristics are managed and referenced.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the QS857 error in your SAP system.