How To Fix QE215 - Sample specification record does not exist for characteristic & & & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Sample specification record does not exist for characteristic & & & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE215 - Sample specification record does not exist for characteristic & & & & ?

  The SAP error message QE215, which states "Sample specification record does not exist for characteristic & & & &," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or process a quality inspection lot, and the system cannot find a sample specification for the specified characteristic.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sample Specification: The most common cause of this error is that there is no sample specification defined for the characteristic in question. This can happen if the characteristic has not been properly set up in the system.
  Incorrect Characteristic Assignment: The characteristic may not be correctly assigned to the material or inspection plan.
  Inactive or Deleted Sample Specifications: The sample specification might have been deleted or marked as inactive.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the quality management module or the specific inspection plan.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sample Specifications:
  
  Go to the transaction code QDV1 (Create Sample Specification) or QDV2 (Change Sample Specification) to verify if the sample specification exists for the characteristic.
  If it does not exist, you will need to create a new sample specification for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  Use transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan) to check if the characteristic is correctly assigned to the inspection plan.
  Ensure that the inspection plan is active and correctly linked to the material.
  
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Verify that the characteristic is properly configured in the system. You can check this in the characteristic definition (transaction code CT04).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for setting up sample specifications and characteristics in your organization.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access and modify sample specifications and inspection plans.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP QM expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QDV1 / QDV2: Create/Change Sample Specification
  QP01 / QP02: Create/Change Inspection Plan
  CT04: Change Characteristic
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management for detailed information on sample specifications and characteristics.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution.