How To Fix QE156 - You can only create new samples for characteristics IN PROCESS

QE156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 156

• Message text: You can only create new samples for characteristics IN PROCESS

What causes this issue?

You have processed the last partial sample and want to create a new
partial sample. This is only possible as long as the characteristic has
a status of 'processed'.

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?

Go to the characteristic main screen and set the characteristic to
being processed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

QE156 - Details

• The SAP error message QE156, which states "You can only create new samples for characteristics IN PROCESS," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP. This error indicates that you are attempting to create a new sample for a characteristic that is not in the correct status or phase for sampling.
  
  Cause:
  
  Characteristic Status: The characteristic you are trying to create a sample for is not in the "IN PROCESS" status. This could mean that the characteristic is either not activated, has been completed, or is in a different status that does not allow for new samples to be created.
  Sample Management Settings: The configuration settings for sample management may not allow for new samples to be created under certain conditions or statuses.
  Quality Inspection Lot: The quality inspection lot may not be in a state that allows for new samples to be created. For example, if the lot is already