How To Fix VDM_QM_INSPECTION_BO505 - Single result of attributive characteristic needs value for '&1'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Single result of attributive characteristic needs value for '&1'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VDM_QM_INSPECTION_BO505 - Single result of attributive characteristic needs value for '&1' ?

  The SAP error message VDM_QM_INSPECTION_BO505 indicates that a single result of an attributive characteristic is missing a value for a specified characteristic (represented by &1). This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when dealing with inspection lots and results.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  An inspection characteristic is defined as an attributive characteristic (i.e., it requires a specific value).
  The system expects a value for this characteristic, but none has been provided during the recording of inspection results.
  This can happen if the inspection lot is created without the necessary data or if the data entry is incomplete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Characteristics:
  
  Go to the inspection lot in question and review the characteristics defined for it.
  Ensure that all required attributive characteristics have been assigned values.
  
  
  
  Enter Missing Values:
  
  If you find that a value is missing for the characteristic indicated by &1, enter the appropriate value in the inspection results.
  You can do this through the transaction code QA32 (Change Inspection Lot) or QA11 (Record Results).
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If this issue occurs frequently, review the configuration of the inspection plan and characteristics to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  Make sure that the characteristics that are marked as required are indeed necessary for the inspection process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more details on how to handle attributive characteristics and their values.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users involved in the inspection process are trained on how to properly enter results, especially for attributive characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  QA32: Change Inspection Lot
  QA11: Record Results
  QA12: Change Results
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Quality Management Module: Understanding the QM module's functionality can help in troubleshooting and preventing similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that all necessary values for attributive characteristics are correctly recorded in your inspection results.