How To Fix QD831 - You have entered a value greater than 5 for the k factor

QD831 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 831

• Message text: You have entered a value greater than 5 for the k factor

What causes this issue?

When you determine a k factor using, for example, the
Wilrich-Nomogramm, then you cannot enter a value that is greater than
5.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QD831 - You have entered a value greater than 5 for the k factor ?

  The SAP error message QD831, which states "You have entered a value greater than 5 for the k factor," typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) within SAP. The "k factor" is often related to sampling procedures or quality inspection processes, where it defines the number of samples to be taken or the acceptance criteria for a lot.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when a user attempts to enter a value for the k factor that exceeds the maximum allowed limit of 5. This limit is usually set in the system configuration to ensure that the sampling process remains manageable and within predefined quality control standards.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Input Value: Ensure that the value you are trying to enter for the k factor is 5 or less. If you need to use a higher value, you will need to review the business requirements