How To Fix QY062 - No characteristic specifications found for the operation/operations

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QY - QM: Sample management

• Message number: 062

• Message text: No characteristic specifications found for the operation/operations

What causes this issue?

You want to inspect the new samples in one or all of the
inspection lot operations. No characteristic specifications have been
found for the chosen operation, or all operations (if you have not
specified the operation number).

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?

Check whether the inspection lot has been correctly created, and whether
characteristic specifications have been assigned.
Complete the inspection lot using the transaction <DS:TRAN.QA02>Change
inspection lot</>, if characteristic specifications have not yet been
assigned.
If an inspection plan with only inspection operations and no inspection
characteristics, was assigned to the inspection lot, you cannot create
inspection points to inspect samples for this lot. Then, choose
the radio button "Do not create inspection points".

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QY062 - No characteristic specifications found for the operation/operations ?

  The SAP error message QY062 ("No characteristic specifications found for the operation/operations") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to perform a task that requires characteristic specifications for a specific operation in a routing or inspection plan, but none are found.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Characteristic Specifications: The most common cause is that the operation in the routing or inspection plan does not have any characteristic specifications assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the inspection plan or routing may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of expected characteristics.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the material, routing, or inspection plan.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the characteristic specifications.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Specifications:
  
  Go to the relevant inspection plan or routing in SAP.
  Verify if the characteristic specifications are defined for the operation in question. If not, you will need to create or assign the necessary specifications.
  
  
  
  Create or Assign Characteristics:
  
  If characteristics are missing, you can create them using transaction codes like QCC1 (Create Characteristic) or QCC2 (Change Characteristic).
  Assign the created characteristics to the relevant operation in the inspection plan or routing.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan/Routing:
  
  Use transaction codes like QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or CA01 (Create Routing) to review and modify the inspection plan or routing as needed.
  Ensure that the operations are correctly defined and that the characteristics are linked appropriately.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master and other related master data are correctly maintained. Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material) to check the material details.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and modify the characteristic specifications. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QP01, QP02, QP03: For creating, changing, and displaying inspection plans.
  CA01, CA02, CA03: For creating, changing, and displaying routings.
  QCC1, QCC2, QCC3: For creating, changing, and displaying characteristics.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management for detailed guidance on setting up inspection plans and characteristics.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QY062 error and ensure that the necessary characteristic specifications are in place for your operations.