How To Fix QS863 - Characteristics will be deleted from the material specification

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 863

• Message text: Characteristics will be deleted from the material specification

What causes this issue?

The material specification contains an inconsistency for the following
reason:
A batch class was assigned to the material. You assigned master
inspection characteristics to the class characteristics in the material
specification. Afterwards, you either deleted the batch class in the
the material or you assigned another batch class with different class
characteristics.
In the material specification file there can therefore be data records
that still refer to class characteristics that do not exist in the new
batch class.

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?

Confirm the message, or first check the batch class that is assigned to
the material.
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If you confirm the message, the system deletes certain data records
from the material specification and the inconsistency is automatically
removed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS863 - Characteristics will be deleted from the material specification ?

  The SAP error message QS863 indicates that certain characteristics are set to be deleted from a material specification. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) and Material Management (MM) modules when there are inconsistencies or issues with the characteristics defined for a material specification.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Flag: The characteristics may have been marked for deletion in the material specification.
  Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as characteristics that are no longer relevant or have been replaced.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the material or characteristics may lead to this error.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, it may not have been properly aligned with the current specifications.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Characteristics: Check the characteristics associated with the material specification. Ensure that they are still relevant and necessary.
  Remove Deletion Flag: If the characteristics should not be deleted, remove the deletion flag in the material specification.
  Update Material Specification: Make necessary updates to the material specification to ensure that all characteristics are valid and correctly configured.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific guidance on managing characteristics in material specifications.
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that there are no dependencies or links to other objects that may be causing the deletion.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), QS21 (Create Characteristic), or QS22 (Change Characteristic) to manage characteristics.
  Quality Management: Understanding the role of characteristics in quality management processes can help in troubleshooting.
  Material Master Data: Familiarize yourself with how material master data is structured and how characteristics are linked to it.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide patches related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QS863 error and ensure that your material specifications are correctly configured.