How To Fix QD247 - The sampling procedure is only suitable for SPC characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 247

• Message text: The sampling procedure is only suitable for SPC characteristics

What causes this issue?

You can maintain a control chart in the sampling procedure &V1&. It
can, therefore, only be used for characteristics which are marked as
SPC characteristics in the control indicators.

System Response

You cannot select this sampling procedure.

How to fix this error?

Choose a different sampling procedure or set the indicator for the SPC
characteristic in the characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QD247 - The sampling procedure is only suitable for SPC characteristics ?

  The SAP error message QD247 indicates that the sampling procedure you are trying to use is only applicable for Statistical Process Control (SPC) characteristics. This error typically arises in the context of quality management (QM) in SAP when you attempt to use a sampling procedure that is not compatible with the type of characteristic you are working with.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Sampling Procedure: The sampling procedure you are trying to apply is designed specifically for SPC characteristics, but the characteristic you are working with is not defined as an SPC characteristic.
  Characteristic Configuration: The characteristic in question may not be set up correctly in the system, or it may not be marked as an SPC characteristic in the master data.
  Usage Context: The sampling procedure may be invoked in a context (like inspection lot processing) that does not support it for the given characteristic type.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Characteristic Type: Verify that the characteristic you are using is indeed defined as an SPC characteristic. You can do this by checking the characteristic settings in the Quality Management module.
  Change Sampling Procedure: If the characteristic is not an SPC characteristic, you may need to select a different sampling procedure that is compatible with the type of characteristic you are working with.
  Modify Characteristic Settings: If appropriate, you can modify the characteristic settings to classify it as an SPC characteristic, but this should be done with caution and in accordance with your organization's quality management policies.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the specific sampling procedures and their applicability to different types of characteristics.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SPC Characteristics: These are characteristics that are monitored for process control and are typically associated with statistical analysis. They are used to ensure that processes remain within specified limits.
  Sampling Procedures: These are predefined methods in SAP that determine how samples are taken from a lot for inspection purposes. Different procedures may apply to different types of characteristics (e.g., attributes vs. variables).
  Quality Management Module: Familiarize yourself with the QM module in SAP, as it contains various functionalities related to quality planning, inspection, and control.
  
  By addressing the compatibility of the sampling procedure with the characteristic type, you should be able to resolve the error message QD247 effectively.