How To Fix QE043 - You have not created any partial samples for the characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QE - RM-QSS Fehlertexte zur Ergebniserfassung

• Message number: 043

• Message text: You have not created any partial samples for the characteristic

What causes this issue?

You tried to access the sample overview screen but have not yet created
partial samples for the characteristic.

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?

After you have selected a characteristic for which partial samples are
defined, the system creates the number of partial samples which is
defined in the sampling procedure of the characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE043 - You have not created any partial samples for the characteristic ?

  The SAP error message QE043, which states "You have not created any partial samples for the characteristic," typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) when dealing with inspection lots and characteristics. This error indicates that the system expects partial samples to be created for a specific characteristic, but none have been defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partial Samples: The primary cause of this error is that the user has not created any partial samples for the characteristic in question. Partial samples are necessary for certain types of inspections where the characteristic needs to be evaluated in segments rather than as a whole.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the quality management module that require partial samples to be defined for certain characteristics.
  Incorrect Inspection Plan: The inspection plan may not be set up correctly, leading to the expectation of partial samples that have not been defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Partial Samples:
  
  Navigate to the inspection lot in question.
  Go to the characteristic that is causing the error.
  Create the necessary partial samples for that characteristic. This can usually be done in the inspection lot processing screen or through the inspection plan.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  Check the inspection plan associated with the inspection lot to ensure that it is configured correctly.
  Make sure that the characteristics are set up to allow for partial sampling if that is required for your process.
  
  
  
  Configuration Check:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, review the settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that they align with your business processes.
  Consult with your SAP QM consultant or system administrator if you suspect that the configuration is incorrect.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on how to create partial samples and understand when they are required.
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed steps on managing inspection lots and characteristics.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Quality Management Documentation: Review SAP's official documentation on Quality Management for best practices and guidelines on handling inspection lots and characteristics.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QE043 error and ensure that your inspection processes run smoothly.