How To Fix QD246 - The sampling procedure is not suitable for SPC characteristics

QD246 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 246

• Message text: The sampling procedure is not suitable for SPC characteristics

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to assign a sampling procedure to an SPC
characteristic which is not allowed for this type of characteristic.
A control chart type must be entered in the sampling procedure &V1& so
that it can be used for an SPC characteristic.

System Response

You cannot select this sampling procedure.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different sampling procedure or cancel the indicator for the
SPC characteristic in the control indicators of the characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QD246 - The sampling procedure is not suitable for SPC characteristics ?

  The SAP error message QD246, which states "The sampling procedure is not suitable for SPC characteristics," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) in SAP when you are trying to use a sampling procedure that is not compatible with Statistical Process Control (SPC) characteristics.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Sampling Procedure: The sampling procedure you are trying to use may not be defined for SPC characteristics. SPC characteristics require specific sampling procedures that are designed to handle statistical evaluations.
  
  Configuration Issues: The sampling procedure may not be properly configured in the system, or it may not be assigned to the characteristic in question.
  Characteristic Type: The characteristic you are working with may not be set up to use SPC, or it may be defined as a non-SPC characteristic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sampling Procedure: Verify that the sampling procedure you are using is indeed suitable for SPC characteristics. You can do this by checking the configuration in the SAP