How To Fix QE217 - Sample specification record does not exist for characteristic &1 &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Sample specification record does not exist for characteristic &1 &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE217 - Sample specification record does not exist for characteristic &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message QE217, which states "Sample specification record does not exist for characteristic &1 &2," 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 could happen if the characteristic has not been properly set up in the system.
  Incorrect Characteristic Assignment: The characteristic may not be assigned to the correct material or inspection plan.
  Inactive Sample Specification: The sample specification might exist but is inactive or not valid for the current context.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing links between the characteristic and the sample specification.
  
  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.
  Ensure that the sample specification is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Characteristic Assignment:
  
  Check the inspection plan associated with the material to ensure that the characteristic is correctly assigned.
  Use transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan) to review the characteristics.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Sample Specification:
  
  If the sample specification does not exist, create a new one using QDV1.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is correctly set up and that the quality management views are maintained.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management and sample specifications for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QDV1, QDV2, QP01, QP02, and QA32 (for managing inspection lots).
  Quality Management Configuration: Understanding the configuration settings in the Quality Management module can help prevent such issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues or provide patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QE217 error and ensure that your quality management processes run smoothly.