How To Fix QE126 - Sampling procedure & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Sampling procedure & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE126 - Sampling procedure & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message QE126, which states "Sampling procedure & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) when a sampling procedure that is referenced in a quality inspection lot or a related configuration does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sampling Procedure: The most common cause is that the sampling procedure specified in the inspection plan or quality inspection lot is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The sampling procedure might have been deleted or not properly configured in the system.
  Typographical Error: There could be a typo in the sampling procedure code when it was entered in the inspection plan or lot.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the sampling procedure.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sampling Procedure:
  
  Go to the transaction code QDV1 (Create Sampling Procedure) or QDV2 (Change Sampling Procedure) to verify if the sampling procedure exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate parameters.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  Check the inspection plan associated with the inspection lot to ensure that the correct sampling procedure is referenced.
  You can use transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan) to review and modify the inspection plan.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Ensure that the sampling procedure code is entered correctly in the relevant fields. Look for any spelling mistakes or incorrect characters.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the sampling procedure. This may involve checking user roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the parameters or settings for the sampling procedure, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP QM module expert.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the sampling procedure was recently created or modified in a development environment, ensure that it has been transported to the production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QDV1: Create Sampling Procedure
  QDV2: Change Sampling Procedure
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  QA32: Change Inspection Lot
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to sampling procedures and error messages.
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the Quality Management module, particularly those related to sampling procedures.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QE126 error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.