How To Fix QD218 - If you change the valuation mode, data for the sample will be deleted

QD218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 218

• Message text: If you change the valuation mode, data for the sample will be deleted

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

Example:
Sampling type: Fixed sample
Valuation mode: Attributive inspection according to nonconforming
units
Sample data: Sample size and acceptance number
If the valuation mode is changed, the data for the sample size and
the acceptance number is deleted.
This prevents incorrect data from being written to the data base.

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QD218 - If you change the valuation mode, data for the sample will be deleted ?

  The SAP error message QD218 indicates that if you change the valuation mode for a sample, the existing data associated with that sample will be deleted. This message typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) in SAP, particularly when dealing with quality inspection samples.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the valuation mode determines how the quality data is processed and stored. Changing the valuation mode can lead to inconsistencies in the data, as the system may not be able to reconcile the existing data with the new valuation mode. As a result, SAP warns that changing the mode will lead to the deletion of the current sample data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Evaluate the Need for Change: Before changing the valuation mode, assess whether it is necessary. If the current mode meets your requirements, it may be best to leave it unchanged.
  
  
  Backup Data: If you must change the