How To Fix QE108 - The increment for the assignment of sample numbers cannot be 0

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 108

• Message text: The increment for the assignment of sample numbers cannot be 0

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE108 - The increment for the assignment of sample numbers cannot be 0 ?

  The SAP error message QE108, which states "The increment for the assignment of sample numbers cannot be 0," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when dealing with sample management and sampling procedures. This error indicates that the system is trying to assign sample numbers, but the increment value set for the sample number assignment is zero, which is not valid.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The increment for sample number assignment is set to zero in the configuration settings. This can happen if the settings were incorrectly defined or modified.
  Master Data Issue: The material or inspection plan associated with the sampling procedure may have incorrect settings that lead to a zero increment.
  User Input Error: During the creation of a sampling procedure or inspection lot, a user may have inadvertently set the increment to zero.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for sample management in SAP. This can typically be found under the path: 
  
  SPRO ? Quality Management ? Quality Planning ? Sampling Procedures.
  
  
  Verify the increment value for the sample number assignment. Ensure that it is set to a positive integer.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  Check the inspection plan associated with the material or process. Ensure that the sampling procedure linked to the inspection plan has a valid increment value.
  You can do this by navigating to the inspection plan in transaction code QP01 or QP02 and reviewing the sampling procedure settings.
  
  
  
  Adjust Master Data:
  
  If the error is related to specific materials, check the material master data to ensure that the sampling settings are correctly defined.
  Use transaction code MM02 to modify the material master and check the quality management views.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If the issue is due to user input, consider providing training or guidelines to users on how to correctly set up sampling procedures and inspection lots.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QP01 (Create Inspection Plan), QP02 (Change Inspection Plan), and MM02 (Change Material).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring sampling procedures and managing quality management settings.
  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 QE108 error and ensure that the increment for sample number assignment is correctly configured.