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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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?

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• 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 sampling scheme is defined.
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., QDV1 for creating sampling schemes).
  Locate the sampling scheme that is using the sampling procedure.
  Remove or change the sampling procedure associated with the sampling scheme.
  
  
  
  Modify the Sampling Procedure: Once the sampling procedure is no longer linked to any sampling scheme, you can proceed to make the necessary changes to the sampling procedure.
  
  Use transaction QDP1 to change the sampling procedure as needed.
  
  
  
  Re-link if Necessary: After making the changes, if you need to use the modified sampling procedure, you can re-link it to the sampling scheme.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QDP1: Change Sampling Procedure
  QDV1: Create Sampling Scheme
  QDV2: Change Sampling Scheme
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management (QM) for detailed information on sampling procedures and schemes.
  Best Practices: It is advisable to document any changes made to sampling procedures and schemes to maintain clarity in quality management processes.
  
  Additional Considerations:
  
  Testing: After making changes, ensure to test the sampling procedure in a quality inspection scenario to confirm that it behaves as expected.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to sampling procedures and schemes in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QD236 error and successfully modify your sampling procedure.