How To Fix QA654 - Sampling for new operations for inspection lot &1 failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 654

• Message text: Sampling for new operations for inspection lot &1 failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA654 - Sampling for new operations for inspection lot &1 failed ?

  The SAP error message QA654 indicates that there was a failure in sampling for new operations related to an inspection lot. This error typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when the system is unable to generate a sampling procedure for a new operation in the inspection lot.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Sampling Procedure: The sampling procedure may not be defined for the specific inspection type or material.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the sampling procedure may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Inspection Lot Characteristics: The characteristics defined for the inspection lot may not align with the sampling procedure.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the sampling.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the material or inspection lot.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Sampling Procedure:
  
  Go to the transaction code QDV1 (Define Sampling Procedure) and verify that the sampling procedure is correctly defined for the relevant inspection type and material.
  Ensure that the sampling procedure is active and correctly linked to the inspection lot.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that all necessary parameters for sampling are set up correctly.
  Use transaction code SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Inspect Lot Characteristics:
  
  Review the characteristics assigned to the inspection lot to ensure they are compatible with the sampling procedure.
  Make sure that the characteristics are correctly defined in the material master.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the sampling operation. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the master data related to the material or inspection lot. This may involve reviewing the material master, inspection plan, and other related data.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QA01: Create Inspection Lot
  QA02: Change Inspection Lot
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  QDV1: Define Sampling Procedure
  SPRO: Customizing Implementation Guide
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Quality Management and sampling procedures.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP QM expert for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.