How To Fix CM_EHFND_SPLCP000 - Sampling methods must be specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_SPLCP -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Sampling methods must be specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHFND_SPLCP000 - Sampling methods must be specified ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_SPLCP000 indicates that sampling methods must be specified in the context of a process, typically related to quality management or inspection planning in SAP. This error often arises when you are trying to create or process a quality inspection lot, and the system requires specific sampling methods to be defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sampling Method: The most common cause of this error is that the sampling method has not been defined for the inspection plan or the material being inspected.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Quality Management (QM) module where the sampling methods are not properly set up.
  Incorrect Master Data: The material master or inspection plan may not have the necessary sampling method assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Sampling Methods:
  
  Go to the transaction code SPRO (SAP Reference IMG).
  Navigate to Quality Management > Quality Planning > Inspection Planning > Sampling Procedures.
  Here, you can define or check the existing sampling methods. Ensure that the relevant sampling methods are created and active.
  
  
  
  Assign Sampling Methods:
  
  Ensure that the sampling method is assigned to the relevant inspection plan.
  You can do this by going to the inspection plan and checking the sampling procedure field.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02).
  Check the Quality Management view to ensure that the sampling method is specified for the material.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  If you are using an inspection plan, ensure that it is correctly configured with the necessary sampling methods.
  You can check this using transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan).
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to create or process the inspection lot again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring sampling procedures and inspection plans.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom developments, ensure that there are no user exits or BAdIs that might be affecting the sampling method assignment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CM_EHFND_SPLCP000 and ensure that the necessary sampling methods are specified in your SAP system.