How To Fix QD236 - You cannot change a sampling procedure with a sampling scheme

QD236 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 236

• Message text: You cannot change a sampling procedure with a sampling scheme

What causes this issue?

The sampling procedure that you want to change is already used in a
plan. The assignment of a sampling scheme is no longer possible.

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

System Response

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 QD236 - You cannot change a sampling procedure with a sampling scheme ?

  The SAP error message QD236, which states "You cannot change a sampling procedure with a sampling scheme," typically occurs in the context of quality management when trying to modify a sampling procedure that is already linked to a sampling scheme. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Linkage to Sampling Scheme: The error arises because the sampling procedure you are trying to change is currently associated with a sampling scheme. In SAP, once a sampling procedure is linked to a sampling scheme, it becomes locked for changes to ensure data integrity and consistency.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces this restriction to prevent inconsistencies that could arise from changing a sampling procedure that is actively used in quality inspections.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Remove Linkage: To resolve the error, you need to first remove the linkage of the sampling procedure from the sampling scheme. This can typically be done in the configuration settings where the