How To Fix QE342 - Valuation for & sample(s) ended with an error - see error message list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 342

• Message text: Valuation for & sample(s) ended with an error - see error message list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE342 - Valuation for & sample(s) ended with an error - see error message list ?

  The SAP error message QE342 indicates that there was an issue with the valuation of a sample or samples during the quality inspection process. This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) in SAP, particularly when dealing with inspection lots and sample management.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  Missing Master Data: Required master data such as material master, inspection plan, or quality info records may be incomplete or missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for quality management or valuation may not be set up correctly.
  Sample Size Issues: The sample size defined in the inspection plan may not match the actual quantity available for inspection.
  Valuation Class Issues: The valuation class assigned to the material may not be compatible with the valuation process.
  System Errors: There may be temporary system issues or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QE342 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Error Log: Review the detailed error message list to identify specific issues. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code QA32 or QA03 to view the inspection lot and check for any additional error messages.
  
  
  Verify Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the material master data is complete and correctly configured.
  Check the inspection plan for the material to ensure it is correctly set up and assigned to the inspection lot.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure they are set up correctly for the valuation process.
  Ensure that the valuation class is correctly assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Sample Size: Verify that the sample size defined in the inspection plan matches the actual quantity available for inspection. Adjust the sample size if necessary.
  
  
  Reprocess the Inspection Lot: If the above checks do not resolve the issue, you may need to reprocess the inspection lot. This can involve canceling the current inspection lot and creating a new one.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance related to the error message and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after performing the above checks, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA32 (Display Inspection Lots), QA03 (Display Inspection Results), and QAC3 (Display Quality Notification).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues related to this error message.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in quality management processes are adequately trained and have access to documentation regarding inspection lot processing and valuation.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the underlying cause of the QE342 error in SAP.