How To Fix QD104 - You cannot use sampling type & because it is blocked

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QD - Message-Id. für Dynamisierung

• Message number: 104

• Message text: You cannot use sampling type & because it is blocked

What causes this issue?

For the sampling type that you selected, the blocking indicator is set.
You can assign the sampling type to a sampling procedure only if you
reset this blocking indicator.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QD104 - You cannot use sampling type & because it is blocked ?

  The SAP error message QD104 indicates that a specific sampling type is blocked and cannot be used in the quality management process. This error typically arises in the context of quality inspections, where sampling procedures are defined for various inspection types.
  Cause:
  The error message QD104 is triggered when:
  
  The sampling type you are trying to use has been marked as blocked in the system.
  The sampling type may have been deactivated or set to inactive status in the configuration settings.
  There may be restrictions or settings in the quality management module that prevent the use of that particular sampling type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QD104 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Sampling Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Quality Management (QM) in SAP.
  Navigate to the sampling procedure settings and check the status of the sampling type in question.
  Ensure that the sampling type is not marked as blocked or inactive.
  
  
  
  Unblock the Sampling Type:
  
  If the sampling type is blocked, you may need to unblock it. This typically requires access to the configuration settings and appropriate authorization.
  You can do this by going to the transaction code SPRO, navigating to the relevant QM settings, and modifying the status of the sampling type.
  
  
  
  Review Quality Inspection Settings:
  
  Check if there are any specific quality inspection settings or rules that might be preventing the use of the sampling type.
  Ensure that the sampling type is correctly assigned to the relevant inspection plans or quality processes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to quality management and sampling procedures for additional insights.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or SAP directly for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SPRO: Access to the SAP Reference IMG for configuration.
  QDP1: Create sampling procedure.
  QDP2: Change sampling procedure.
  QDP3: Display sampling procedure.
  
  
  
  Quality Management (QM) Module:
  
  Familiarize yourself with the QM module in SAP, especially the areas related to inspection planning and sampling procedures.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the sampling type settings.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to unblock the sampling type in SAP.