How To Fix MPE_RTG_UI020 - Please give a valid sampling procedure for inspection characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MPE_RTG_UI - Messages for Routing Maintenance

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Please give a valid sampling procedure for inspection characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MPE_RTG_UI020 - Please give a valid sampling procedure for inspection characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message MPE_RTG_UI020 indicates that there is an issue with the sampling procedure for an inspection characteristic in the quality management module. This error typically arises when the system expects a valid sampling procedure to be defined for a specific inspection characteristic, but it is either missing or incorrectly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sampling Procedure: The sampling procedure has not been defined for the inspection characteristic in the material master or the inspection plan.
  Incorrect Configuration: The sampling procedure may be incorrectly configured or not applicable to the specific inspection characteristic.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the inspection plan or material master that prevent the system from recognizing the sampling procedure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan:
  
  Go to the inspection plan associated with the material and check if a sampling procedure is assigned to the relevant inspection characteristic.
  Use transaction code QPM1 to display or change the inspection plan.
  
  
  
  Define Sampling Procedure:
  
  If no sampling procedure is assigned, you need to define one. You can do this using transaction code QPM2 (for creating or changing sampling procedures).
  Ensure that the sampling procedure is appropriate for the type of inspection characteristic you are using.
  
  
  
  Assign Sampling Procedure:
  
  Once you have a valid sampling procedure, assign it to the inspection characteristic in the inspection plan.
  Make sure that the sampling procedure is compatible with the inspection type and characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is correctly set up. You can check this using transaction code MM03.
  Verify that the quality management view is properly maintained.
  
  
  
  Test the Configuration:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the configuration by creating a new inspection lot or performing the inspection process again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QPM1: Create Inspection Plan
  QPM2: Change Sampling Procedure
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on sampling procedures and inspection characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message MPE_RTG_UI020 and ensure that a valid sampling procedure is in place for your inspection characteristics.