How To Fix RPLM_RECORD_RESULTS033 - Characteristic &1 was hidden

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPLM_RECORD_RESULTS - Messages for Results Recording for Portal Role

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Characteristic &1 was hidden

What causes this issue?

You want to confirm or display a result.
However, the following activities cannot be executed using the protal:
Classed recording of characteristics
Recording of characteristics with dependent or independent multiple
samples
Recording of single values for obligatory external valuations of units
to be inspected
Recording of single values for the serial number requirement
It is also not possible to display these characteristics in the portal.

System Response

The characteristic in question is not displayed in the characteristic
overview or in the characteristic details.

How to fix this error?

Confirm the results for these characteristics in the relevant
transactions on the back end.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPLM_RECORD_RESULTS033 - Characteristic &1 was hidden ?

  The SAP error message RPLM_RECORD_RESULTS033 indicates that a characteristic (identified by &1) is hidden in the context of the results recording process. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or Production Planning (PP) modules where characteristics are used to record results for inspection lots or production orders.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the characteristic being set to "hidden" in the configuration settings. This means that the characteristic is not available for input or display during the results recording process. This can happen due to:
  
  Configuration Settings: The characteristic may have been configured to be hidden in the inspection plan or the master data settings.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or interact with the characteristic.
  Status of the Characteristic: The characteristic may be inactive or not applicable for the current operation or inspection lot.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the inspection plan or master data where the characteristic is defined.
  Verify the settings for the characteristic and ensure that it is not marked as hidden. You can do this in transaction codes like QPM1 (for inspection plans) or QPR1 (for characteristics).
  
  
  
  Review User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and record results for the characteristic. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Modify Inspection Plan:
  
  If the characteristic is indeed required for the results recording, you may need to modify the inspection plan to make the characteristic visible. This can be done by editing the inspection plan in the appropriate transaction.
  
  
  
  Check Characteristic Status:
  
  Ensure that the characteristic is active and applicable for the current inspection lot or production order. If it is not relevant, consider removing it from the inspection plan.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on the specific characteristic and its intended use.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QPM1, QPR1, QA32, and QA11 for managing inspection plans and results recording.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.