How To Fix QD234 - You have entered a value greater than 5 for the k factor

QD234 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 234

• Message text: You have entered a value greater than 5 for the k factor

What causes this issue?

When you determine a k factor using, for example, the
Wilrich-Nomogramm, then you cannot enter a value that is greater than 5.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QD234 - You have entered a value greater than 5 for the k factor ?

  The SAP error message QD234, which states "You have entered a value greater than 5 for the k factor," typically occurs in the context of quality management or inspection planning within SAP. The "k factor" is often related to statistical quality control, particularly in the context of sampling procedures.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to enter a k factor value that exceeds the allowed limit of 5. The k factor is used in various calculations, such as determining sample sizes or acceptance criteria in quality inspections. The system has a predefined limit for this value, and exceeding it indicates that the input is not valid according to the configuration or business rules set in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Input Value: Ensure that the value you are trying to enter for the k factor is within the acceptable range (typically 1 to