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

QE217 - Overview

• 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