How To Fix QD249 - The sampling procedure is locked and must not be used

QD249 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 249

• Message text: The sampling procedure is locked and must not be used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QD249 - The sampling procedure is locked and must not be used ?

  The SAP error message QD249, which states "The sampling procedure is locked and must not be used," typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) when a sampling procedure is being accessed or utilized in a way that is not permitted due to its locked status. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Locked Sampling Procedure: The sampling procedure you are trying to use has been locked for some reason. This could be due to:
  
  The procedure being in use by another process or user.
  The procedure being marked as inactive or locked by an administrator.
  Changes being made to the sampling procedure that require it to be locked temporarily.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the sampling procedure.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the quality management module that are preventing the use of the sampling procedure.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Lock Status:
  
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