How To Fix QD821 - The rejection number &1 is greater than the sample size

QD821 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 821

• Message text: The rejection number &1 is greater than the sample size

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QD821 - The rejection number &1 is greater than the sample size ?

  The SAP error message QD821 indicates that there is an issue with the rejection number specified in a quality management process. Specifically, it means that the rejection number you are trying to enter is greater than the sample size that has been defined for the inspection lot. This error typically occurs during quality inspections when recording results or entering data related to defects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Rejection Number: The rejection number entered exceeds the total number of items in the sample size.
  Sample Size Configuration: The sample size may not have been set correctly in the inspection lot or may not match the actual number of items being inspected.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the rejection number.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Sample Size: Check the sample size defined for the inspection lot. Ensure that it is correctly set and matches the number of items being inspected.
  Correct Rejection Number: Ensure that the rejection