How To Fix QA498 - Enter the sample size manually

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 498

• Message text: Enter the sample size manually

What causes this issue?

Sample calculation is not defined for the origin you selected.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Enter the sample size.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA498 - Enter the sample size manually ?

  The SAP error message QA498 ("Enter the sample size manually") typically occurs in the context of quality management processes, particularly when dealing with inspection lots and sampling procedures. This error indicates that the system requires a manual entry for the sample size, which is not automatically determined based on the predefined settings or configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The sampling procedure may not be properly configured in the system, leading to the inability to automatically determine the sample size.
  Inspection Lot Characteristics: The characteristics of the inspection lot may not align with the sampling procedure, causing the system to prompt for manual entry.
  Sampling Procedure Settings: The sampling procedure assigned to the material or inspection lot may not have a defined sample size for the specific lot size or inspection type.
  User Input: The user may have inadvertently skipped the sample size field or not provided the necessary data for the system to calculate it.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sampling