How To Fix QD257 - Reducing the sample size to the maximum value

QD257 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Reducing the sample size to the maximum value

What causes this issue?

The sample size exceeds the maximum allowed value of 19999.
This limit only applies to independent multiple samples with a number
of samples > 1, or to inspection points.

System Response

The sample size is corrected to the maximum value allowed of 32,767

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QD257 - Reducing the sample size to the maximum value ?

  The SAP error message QD257, which states "Reducing the sample size to the maximum value," typically occurs in the context of quality management and inspection lot processing. This message indicates that the system has automatically adjusted the sample size for an inspection lot to the maximum allowable value due to certain conditions.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Sample Size Calculation: The sample size for an inspection lot is determined based on various factors, including the lot size, inspection type, and sampling procedure. If the calculated sample size exceeds the maximum limit defined in the sampling procedure, the system will reduce it to the maximum value.
  
  
  Sampling Procedure Settings: The sampling procedure may have specific settings that dictate the maximum sample size. If the lot size or other parameters lead to a calculated sample size that is too high, the system will adjust it.
  
  
  Lot Size: If the inspection lot size is very large, the calculated sample size may