How To Fix QST072 - Flexible inspection specifications: No characteristics selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QST - Stability Study

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Flexible inspection specifications: No characteristics selected

What causes this issue?

In your stability study, you executed the function for flexible
inspection specifications. However, no characteristics have been
selected for transfer into the inspection lot.,,

System Response

This means that the inspection lot is not complete, and therefore, the
relevant status cannot be set.

How to fix this error?

Execute the function for flexible inspection specifications again.
Choose "Enter" when the error message appears.
The system then automatically switches to the list of relevant
inspection specifications.
If you have already saved the inspection lot without having selected
characteristics, you can process it again by accessing it using the
transaction for the changing of inspection lots. Forward navigation
(choosing "Enter" several times) will take you to the the function for
flexible inspection specifications. Now you can select the required
inspection characteristics, and, if necessary, change the
specifications.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QST072 - Flexible inspection specifications: No characteristics selected ?

  The SAP error message QST072, which states "Flexible inspection specifications: No characteristics selected," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or process inspection plans or inspection lots, but no characteristics have been defined or selected for the inspection specification.
  Cause:
  
  No Characteristics Defined: The inspection plan or specification you are trying to use does not have any characteristics defined. Characteristics are essential for defining what is to be inspected.
  Incorrect Selection: You may have selected an inspection plan that does not have any characteristics associated with it.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the inspection plan or the characteristics themselves in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan:
  
  Go to the inspection plan in question and verify that characteristics are defined. You can do this by navigating to the inspection plan in the SAP GUI and checking the characteristics tab.
  If no characteristics are defined, you will need to add them.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Characteristics:
  
  If you need to create new characteristics, you can do so in the inspection plan by using transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan).
  Ensure that the characteristics are relevant to the inspection process you are trying to execute.
  
  
  
  Select the Correct Inspection Plan:
  
  Ensure that you are selecting the correct inspection plan that has the necessary characteristics. You can check this in the transaction where you are encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you suspect configuration issues, you may need to consult with your SAP QM module configuration team to ensure that the characteristics and inspection plans are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to execute the process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  QP03: Display Inspection Plan
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management for detailed guidance on creating and managing inspection plans and characteristics.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you are using custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the selection of characteristics.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.