How To Fix QD201 - Enter the sampling type and the valuation mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Enter the sampling type and the valuation mode

What causes this issue?

You must assign a sampling type and a valuation mode to a sampling
procedure.

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 QD201 - Enter the sampling type and the valuation mode ?

  The SAP error message QD201, which states "Enter the sampling type and the valuation mode," typically occurs in the context of quality management processes, particularly when dealing with inspection lots and quality inspections in SAP.
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when the system expects certain parameters related to quality inspection to be defined but they are missing. Specifically, it indicates that the sampling type and valuation mode have not been specified in the quality inspection setup. These parameters are essential for determining how samples are taken and how the results are evaluated.
  Solution:
  To resolve the QD201 error, you need to ensure that both the sampling type and the valuation mode are correctly defined in the relevant quality management configuration. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Quality Management Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP Easy Access screen.
  Navigate to the following path: Logistics -> Quality Management -> Quality Inspection -> Master Data -> Sampling Procedures.
  
  
  
  Define Sampling Type:
  
  Ensure that a sampling procedure is defined with a valid sampling type. You can create or modify sampling procedures as needed.
  Make sure that the sampling type is appropriate for the inspection lot you are working with.
  
  
  
  Define Valuation Mode:
  
  Similarly, check the valuation mode settings. This can usually be found in the same configuration area.
  Ensure that the valuation mode is set according to your quality inspection requirements.
  
  
  
  Assign Sampling Procedure to Material:
  
  Ensure that the sampling procedure is assigned to the relevant material master record under the Quality Management view.
  
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan:
  
  If you are using an inspection plan, verify that the inspection plan includes the correct sampling type and valuation mode.
  
  
  
  Recreate Inspection Lot:
  
  If changes were made, you may need to recreate the inspection lot or reprocess the quality inspection to apply the new settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Quality Management for more detailed information on sampling procedures and valuation modes.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to make changes in the quality management settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QD201 error and proceed with your quality inspection processes in SAP.