How To Fix QA287 - Sample processing during inspections for delivery is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 287

• Message text: Sample processing during inspections for delivery is not allowed

What causes this issue?

In the inspection plan, sample management is activated via an
inspection point. However the system does not support sample management
for inspections of a delivery.

System Response

The inspection lot characteristics will not be created.

How to fix this error?

Change the inspection point-field combination in the header of the
appropriate inspection plan.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA287 - Sample processing during inspections for delivery is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message QA287, which states "Sample processing during inspections for delivery is not allowed," typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) when you are trying to perform a quality inspection on a delivery that is not set up to allow sample processing. This can happen in various scenarios, such as during the inspection of goods receipts or deliveries.
  Cause:
  
  Inspection Type Configuration: The inspection type associated with the delivery may not be configured to allow sample processing. In SAP, certain inspection types are set up to either allow or disallow sample processing.
  Delivery Item Category: The item category of the delivery may not support sample processing. Some item categories are configured in a way that does not permit sampling.
  Quality Management Settings: The overall quality management settings in the system may not be configured to allow sampling for the specific inspection process you are trying to execute.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Inspection Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the inspection type in transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Quality Management > Quality Inspection > Inspection Types.
  Verify that the inspection type you are using for the delivery is set up to allow sample processing.
  
  
  
  Review Delivery Item Category:
  
  Check the item category of the delivery in the delivery document.
  Ensure that the item category is configured to allow quality inspections with sampling. You can check this in the configuration settings for item categories.
  
  
  
  Adjust Quality Management Settings:
  
  If necessary, adjust the quality management settings to allow sample processing for the relevant inspection types and item categories.
  You may need to consult with your SAP QM consultant or system administrator to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Use Full Inspection:
  
  If sample processing is not required, consider using full inspection instead of sampling. This can be done by adjusting the inspection settings in the delivery or inspection lot.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on configuring inspection types and item categories.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes such as QA32 (for managing inspection lots) or VL02N (for changing delivery documents) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuration.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If your organization has custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the inspection process.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support or your internal SAP team for further troubleshooting.