Characteristic results cannot be recorded for inspection lot &

What causes this issue?

You cannot record any characteristic results for this inspection lot.
The material master has been set up for the existing inspection type in
such a way that results recording is not supported.

How to fix this error?

Confirm <ZH>defects </>for this inspection lot or select another
inspection lot in which you can confirm the characteristic results.

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