How To Fix FT014 - Sample rule & is not defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FT - FI Table Maintenance Error Messages

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Sample rule & is not defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FT014 - Sample rule & is not defined ?

  The SAP error message FT014, which states "Sample rule & is not defined," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Quality Management (QM) module. This error indicates that the system is unable to find a sample rule that has been referenced in a process, such as a quality inspection plan or a sampling procedure.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sample Rule: The sample rule that is being referenced does not exist in the system. This could be due to it not being created or it being deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The sample rule may not have been properly configured or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the sample rule.
  Data Migration Issues: If data was migrated from another system, the sample rules may not have been transferred correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sample Rule Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code QDV1 (Create Sample Rule) or QDV2 (Change Sample Rule) to check if the sample rule exists.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create it using the appropriate parameters.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the sample rule is correctly configured. Check the settings and parameters associated with the sample rule to ensure they meet the requirements of your quality management processes.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and use the sample rule. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Data Migration Review:
  
  If the error occurred after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that all necessary data, including sample rules, was correctly transferred.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on creating and managing sample rules.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QDV1, QDV2, and QDV3 (Display Sample Rule).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error FT014 for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the overall configuration of the Quality Management module to ensure that all components are set up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FT014 error and implement a solution to resolve it.