How To Fix QD250 - The valuation mode & for the sampling procedure is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 250

• Message text: The valuation mode & for the sampling procedure is invalid

What causes this issue?

You entered a sampling procedure that cannot be used for a sample
calculation without inspection plan/ specification, since in the
valuation mode of the sampling procedure a characteristic valuation is
defined.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Select a sampling procedure that has a valuation mode with no valuation
parameters assigned.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QD250 - The valuation mode & for the sampling procedure is invalid ?

  The SAP error message QD250, which states "The valuation mode & for the sampling procedure is invalid," typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) when dealing with inspection plans and sampling procedures. This error indicates that the system has encountered an invalid valuation mode for the specified sampling procedure.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Valuation Mode: The valuation mode specified in the sampling procedure does not exist or is not defined correctly in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the sampling procedure or the associated inspection characteristics.
  Master Data Issues: The material master or inspection plan may not be set up correctly, leading to inconsistencies in the valuation mode.
  Missing Customization: The valuation mode may not be properly customized in the system, or it may not be assigned to the relevant sampling procedure.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Sampling Procedure: Go to the transaction code QDP1 (for creating or changing sampling procedures) and verify that the sampling procedure is correctly defined. Ensure that the valuation mode is valid and exists in the system.
  Review Inspection Plan: Check the inspection plan associated with the material. Use transaction code QP01 to review the inspection characteristics and ensure that the sampling procedure is correctly assigned.
  Validate Valuation Mode: Ensure that the valuation mode you are trying to use is valid. You can check the available valuation modes in the configuration settings for quality management.
  Configuration Settings: If you have access to the configuration settings, navigate to the relevant area in SPRO (SAP Reference IMG) and verify that the valuation modes are correctly set up under Quality Management.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to quality management and sampling procedures for additional guidance on valid valuation modes.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  QDP1 - Create/Change Sampling Procedure
  QP01 - Create/Change Inspection Plan
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional insights.
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for Quality Management in SAP, particularly those related to sampling procedures and valuation modes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the QD250 error message in SAP.