How To Fix QD256 - No sampling procedure found for sample determination

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 256

• Message text: No sampling procedure found for sample determination

What causes this issue?

In sample or test equipment management, the system has to find a
sampling procedure for every inspection characteristic. This can either
be specified for the inspection characteristic in the inspection plan
or in <DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLQSOQS1>Customizing</> as a default value.
In this case, no sampling procedure has been specified either in the
inspection plan or Customizing.

System Response

As a result, the sample determination could not be executed for the
inspection lot.

How to fix this error?

Assign a sampling procedure to every inspection characteristic in the
inspection plan, <ZH>or</>
Define default sampling procedures in Customizing for sample management
and test equipment management.
Create the inspection lot again, or carry out the sample determination
using the "Change inspection lot" transaction for the incomplete
inspection lot.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QD256 - No sampling procedure found for sample determination ?

  The SAP error message QD256 "No sampling procedure found for sample determination" typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) when the system is unable to find a sampling procedure that matches the criteria defined for a specific inspection lot. This can happen during the creation of inspection lots or when trying to perform quality inspections.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Sampling Procedure: The most common cause is that there is no sampling procedure defined for the material or inspection type in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The sampling procedure may not be correctly assigned to the material or the inspection lot.
  Inactive Sampling Procedure: The sampling procedure might be inactive or not valid for the specific inspection lot.
  Missing Control Indicators: The control indicators for the material or inspection type may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of a sampling procedure.
  Plant-Specific Settings: The sampling procedure may not be defined for the specific plant or storage location.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Define Sampling Procedure:
  
  Go to the transaction code QDV1 (Define Sampling Procedures) and check if a sampling procedure exists for the relevant inspection type and material.
  If it does not exist, create a new sampling procedure that meets your requirements.
  
  
  
  Assign Sampling Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the sampling procedure is assigned to the relevant material and inspection type. This can be done in the material master record under the Quality Management view.
  
  
  
  Check Control Indicators:
  
  Review the control indicators in the material master and ensure they are set correctly to allow for sampling procedures to be applied.
  
  
  
  Review Plant-Specific Settings:
  
  Check if the sampling procedure is defined for the specific plant or storage location. If not, you may need to create or adjust the settings accordingly.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code QD01:
  
  You can use transaction code QD01 to create a new sampling procedure if needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP QM consultant for specific configurations related to your business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QDV1: Define Sampling Procedures
  QD01: Create Sampling Procedure
  MM02: Change Material Master
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the overall QM configuration in SAP, including inspection types, control indicators, and quality plans.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to sampling procedures.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message QD256 and ensure that the appropriate sampling procedures are in place for your quality management processes.