How To Fix VDM_QM_INSPECTION_BO105 - Cannot make usage decision due to &1 open short-term characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VDM_QM_INSPECTION_BO - Messages of Business Objects for Inspection

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Cannot make usage decision due to &1 open short-term characteristics

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VDM_QM_INSPECTION_BO105 - Cannot make usage decision due to &1 open short-term characteristics ?

  The SAP error message VDM_QM_INSPECTION_BO105 indicates that you cannot make a usage decision for a quality inspection lot because there are open short-term characteristics that need to be addressed. This typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module of SAP when you are trying to finalize the inspection process but there are still characteristics that have not been evaluated or recorded.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of open short-term characteristics in the inspection lot. Short-term characteristics are specific quality attributes that need to be assessed during the inspection process. If any of these characteristics are still open (i.e., not yet evaluated or recorded), the system will prevent you from making a usage decision.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Review the Inspection Lot: Go to the inspection lot in question and check the status of the short-term characteristics.
  
  
  Evaluate Short-Term Characteristics:
  
  Navigate to the inspection lot using transaction code QA32 (for collective processing of inspection lots) or QA11 (for recording results).
  Check the characteristics that are marked as open. You will need to enter the results for these characteristics.
  
  
  
  Record Results:
  
  For each open characteristic, enter the required results. Make sure to save your entries.
  If the characteristic is not applicable, you may need to mark it as such, depending on your organization's procedures.
  
  
  
  Make Usage Decision:
  
  Once all short-term characteristics have been evaluated and recorded, you can proceed to make the usage decision using transaction code QA16 (for making usage decisions).
  
  
  
  Check for Additional Issues: If you still encounter issues after addressing the short-term characteristics, check for any other related errors or requirements that may need to be fulfilled before making the usage decision.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Quality Management Module: This error is part of the QM module in SAP, which deals with quality control and assurance processes.
  Short-Term Characteristics: These are specific attributes that are evaluated during the inspection process, and they can include measurements, pass/fail criteria, etc.
  Usage Decision: This is a critical step in the quality inspection process where you decide whether the inspected materials are acceptable for use, need rework, or should be rejected.
  
  If you continue to experience difficulties, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting steps.