How To Fix EG871 - More than 50% (&1 of &2) must be determined as sample devices

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 871

• Message text: More than 50% (&1 of &2) must be determined as sample devices

What causes this issue?

You must select more than 50% of all lot devices as sample devices.
There is a risk that in the drawing procedure the desired number of
sample devices will only be drawn after a large number of drawing
attempts has been made. A maximum of 9,999 drawing attempts can be
made.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check your entries.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG871 - More than 50% (&1 of &2) must be determined as sample devices ?

  The SAP error message EG871 indicates that in a certain context (often related to quality management or inspection processes), more than 50% of the devices or items being evaluated must be classified as sample devices. This error typically arises during processes such as quality inspections, where a certain number of items need to be sampled for testing or evaluation.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the number of items classified as sample devices does not meet the required threshold of more than 50%. For example, if you have 10 items, at least 6 of them must be designated as sample devices to satisfy the requirement. If fewer than that are marked as samples, the system will trigger this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Sample Designation: Check the items you are working with and ensure that you have designated enough of them as sample devices. You may need to adjust the sample size in your inspection lot or process.
  
  
  Adjust Sample Size: If you are working with a predefined sample size, consider increasing the number of items that are classified as samples to meet the requirement.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: If you are unsure about how to adjust the sample size or designation, consult with your SAP configuration team or refer to the relevant documentation for your specific SAP module (e.g., Quality Management).
  
  
  Check Inspection Lot Settings: Ensure that the settings for the inspection lot are correctly configured to allow for the required number of sample devices.
  
  
  Training and Documentation: If this error is common in your organization, consider providing training or documentation to users on how to properly classify sample devices to avoid this issue in the future.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Modules: This error is often encountered in SAP Quality Management (QM) and may also relate to other modules that involve inspection and sampling processes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA32 (Change Inspection Lot) or QA11 (Record Results) where this error might occur.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that might address this error or provide additional guidance.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.