How To Fix TBA1138 - MIC &1 has status &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TBA1 - Messages for Treasury Basis Objects

• Message number: 138

• Message text: MIC &1 has status &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TBA1138 - MIC &1 has status &2 ?

  The SAP error message TBA1138 indicates that a Material Inspection Characteristic (MIC) has a specific status that is preventing further processing. The message format is as follows:
  
  MIC &1: This refers to the specific Material Inspection Characteristic that is causing the issue.
  Status &2: This indicates the current status of the MIC, which could be something like "Blocked," "Inactive," or another status that restricts its use.
  
  Cause
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Blocked MIC: The MIC is blocked for use in inspections, which means it cannot be utilized in the quality management processes.
  Inactive MIC: The MIC may be marked as inactive, preventing it from being used in any quality inspections.
  Status Misconfiguration: The MIC may have been incorrectly configured or set to a status that does not allow it to be used.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check MIC Status:
  
  Go to the transaction code QA32 (or any relevant transaction for MIC management).
  Search for the specific MIC mentioned in the error message.
  Check the status of the MIC.
  
  
  
  Change MIC Status:
  
  If the MIC is blocked or inactive, you may need to change its status to active or unblocked.
  This can typically be done in the MIC configuration settings. You may need appropriate authorization to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the documentation or configuration settings related to the MIC to ensure it is set up correctly for your quality management processes.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unsure about making changes or if the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or a consultant who specializes in SAP Quality Management.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA32 (for inspection lot management) and QP01 (for MIC creation).
  Quality Management Module: Understanding the broader context of the Quality Management (QM) module in SAP can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify MIC settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the TBA1138 error and implement a solution to resolve it.