How To Fix QE062 - No sample specification exists for characteristic &1 of inspection lot &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 062

• Message text: No sample specification exists for characteristic &1 of inspection lot &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE062 - No sample specification exists for characteristic &1 of inspection lot &2 ?

  The SAP error message QE062 indicates that there is no sample specification defined for a specific characteristic in an inspection lot. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to perform quality inspections and the system cannot find the necessary sampling procedure for the specified characteristic.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sample Specification: The most common cause is that the sample specification for the characteristic in question has not been defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the inspection plan or the material master.
  Inspection Lot Creation: The inspection lot may have been created without the necessary specifications being set up beforehand.
  Characteristic Not Assigned: The characteristic may not be assigned to the correct inspection plan or may not be linked to the material.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Sample Specification:
  
  Go to the transaction code Q/SS (Sample Specifications) and create or modify the sample specification for the characteristic in question.
  Ensure that the sample size, method, and other relevant details are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan:
  
  Use transaction code QPP1 (Create Inspection Plan) or QPP2 (Change Inspection Plan) to verify that the characteristic is included in the inspection plan and that it has a valid sample specification assigned.
  If the characteristic is missing, you may need to add it to the inspection plan.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Check the material master data using transaction code MM03 to ensure that the quality management views are correctly set up and that the inspection characteristics are linked to the material.
  
  
  
  Recreate Inspection Lot:
  
  If the inspection lot was created before the sample specification was defined, you may need to delete the inspection lot and recreate it after the necessary specifications are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP QM consultant for specific configurations related to your organization's setup.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  Q/SS: Sample Specifications
  QPP1/QPP2: Create/Change Inspection Plan
  MM03: Display Material Master
  
  
  Quality Management (QM): Understanding the QM module in SAP can help in troubleshooting and configuring quality-related processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or bugs related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QE062 error and ensure that the necessary sample specifications are in place for your inspection characteristics.