How To Fix QE129 - No sampling procedure specified in plan characteristic &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 129

• Message text: No sampling procedure specified in plan characteristic &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE129 - No sampling procedure specified in plan characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message QE129 "No sampling procedure specified in plan characteristic &" typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or process a quality inspection plan, and the system cannot find a sampling procedure associated with a specific characteristic in the inspection plan.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sampling Procedure: The most common cause of this error is that the inspection characteristic in the quality inspection plan does not have a sampling procedure assigned to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The sampling procedure may not be correctly configured in the system or may not be assigned to the correct inspection characteristic.
  Plan Incompleteness: The inspection plan may be incomplete or not properly set up, leading to missing links between characteristics and sampling procedures.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QE129 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan:
  
  Go to the transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan).
  Open the relevant inspection plan and check the characteristics defined in the plan.
  Ensure that each characteristic has a sampling procedure assigned.
  
  
  
  Assign Sampling Procedure:
  
  If a characteristic is missing a sampling procedure, you can assign one by selecting the characteristic and editing its details.
  In the characteristic details, look for the field where you can specify the sampling procedure and enter the appropriate procedure.
  
  
  
  Review Sampling Procedures:
  
  Go to transaction code QDV1 (Create Sampling Procedure) or QDV2 (Change Sampling Procedure) to review existing sampling procedures.
  Ensure that the sampling procedures are correctly defined and meet the requirements for the characteristics you are using.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are unsure about the sampling procedures or their configurations, consult with your SAP QM consultant or refer to the SAP documentation for guidance on setting up sampling procedures.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to execute the process again that triggered the error to ensure that it has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on Quality Management and sampling procedures.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QP01 - Create Inspection Plan
  QP02 - Change Inspection Plan
  QDV1 - Create Sampling Procedure
  QDV2 - Change Sampling Procedure
  
  
  User Exits and BAdIs: If you have custom developments, check if there are any user exits or BAdIs that might affect the assignment of sampling procedures.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QE129 error and ensure that your inspection plans are correctly configured with the necessary sampling procedures.