How To Fix EG872 - Specify number of sample devices

EG872 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 872

• Message text: Specify number of sample devices

What causes this issue?

The number of sample devies to be drawn is zero.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG872 - Specify number of sample devices ?

  The SAP error message EG872 ("Specify number of sample devices") typically occurs in the context of SAP Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create a sample plan or when you are working with inspection lots. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify the number of sample devices for the inspection process, but this information has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Input: The number of sample devices has not been specified in the relevant fields of the inspection plan or sampling procedure.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the sampling procedure or inspection plan that do not allow the system to determine the number of sample devices.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required data in the appropriate fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify the Number of Sample Devices:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction where the error occurred (e.g., creating an inspection lot or sample plan).
  Look for the