How To Fix QV017 - & long-term characteristics are still open

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QV - QM usage decisions

• Message number: 017

• Message text: & long-term characteristics are still open

&CAUSE
You have not completed all the long-term characteristics.

System Response

The usage decision cannot be made.

How to fix this error?

Choose one of the following options:
Complete all the characteristics.
Close the inspection.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QV017 - & long-term characteristics are still open ?

  The SAP error message QV017 typically indicates that there are long-term characteristics that are still open for a particular quality inspection lot. This can occur in the context of quality management (QM) in SAP, where long-term characteristics are used to track quality data over an extended period.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Data Entry: The long-term characteristics may not have been fully entered or updated in the system.
  Open Inspection Lots: There may be inspection lots that are still open and have not been fully processed or closed.
  Quality Notifications: There may be quality notifications related to the inspection lot that have not been resolved.
  Configuration Issues: There could be issues with the configuration of the quality management module that prevent the long-term characteristics from being processed correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inspection Lot Status: Verify the status of the inspection lot. Ensure that all required data has been entered and that the lot is ready to be closed.
  Complete Long-Term Characteristics: Ensure that all long-term characteristics have been filled out and that there are no missing entries.
  Close Open Notifications: If there are any quality notifications associated with the inspection lot, resolve and close them.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the quality management module to ensure that they are set up correctly for handling long-term characteristics.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling long-term characteristics and inspection lots.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as QA32 (for displaying inspection lots) or QA11 (for closing inspection lots) to manage the inspection lots.
  Quality Management Module: Familiarize yourself with the Quality Management (QM) module in SAP, as it provides tools and processes for managing quality inspections and characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to error QV017 or long-term characteristics.
  
  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 for further assistance.