How To Fix RTGP_APP025 - Specify inspection characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTGP_APP - Messages Used in Routing Application

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Specify inspection characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTGP_APP025 - Specify inspection characteristic ?

  The SAP error message RTGP_APP025, which states "Specify inspection characteristic," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) processes within SAP. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify an inspection characteristic for a quality inspection lot or a related process, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Inspection Characteristic: The most common cause of this error is that the inspection lot or the quality inspection process does not have an associated inspection characteristic defined.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the inspection plan or the material master data, where the inspection characteristics are not properly set up.
  Incorrect Process Flow: The process flow may not be correctly followed, leading to a situation where the system expects an inspection characteristic that has not been defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Inspection Characteristics:
  
  Go to the inspection plan associated with the material and ensure that the necessary inspection characteristics are defined.
  You can do this by navigating to the Quality Management module and checking the inspection plan for the relevant material.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is correctly set up to include the necessary quality management views and that the inspection characteristics are linked to the material.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Inspection Plan:
  
  If the inspection plan does not have the required characteristics, you may need to create a new inspection plan or update the existing one to include the necessary characteristics.
  
  
  
  Review Process Steps:
  
  Ensure that you are following the correct process steps in the quality management workflow. Sometimes, skipping steps can lead to missing data.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on how to set up inspection characteristics and plans.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, as there may be specific configurations or issues related to your SAP environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like QP01 (Create Inspection Plan), QP02 (Change Inspection Plan), and QP03 (Display Inspection Plan) to manage inspection plans.
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the Quality Management module, particularly those related to inspection characteristics and plans.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify inspection plans and characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RTGP_APP025 error and ensure that your quality management processes are functioning correctly.