How To Fix QE344 - Closing of & 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: 344

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE344 - Closing of & sample(s) ended with an error - see error message list ?

  The SAP error message QE344 indicates that the closing of one or more samples in the Quality Management (QM) module has encountered an error. This error typically arises during the process of closing inspection lots or samples, which is a critical step in quality control processes.
  Causes of Error QE344
  
  Incomplete Data: The inspection lot or sample may have incomplete or missing data that is required for the closing process.
  Status Issues: The inspection lot may not be in the correct status to be closed. For example, it might still be in a "Released" or "In Process" status.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Quality Management module that prevent the closing of samples.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the closing operation.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or bugs that are causing the closing process to fail.
  
  Solutions to Error QE344
  
  
  Check Error Message List: The error message list will provide more specific details about the error. You can access this list by navigating to the transaction where the error occurred and looking for additional messages that may indicate the specific issue.
  
  
  Review Inspection Lot Data: Ensure that all required fields in the inspection lot or sample are filled out correctly. Check for any missing or incorrect entries.
  
  
  Verify Status: Confirm that the inspection lot is in the correct status for closing. If it is not, you may need to change its status or complete any outstanding tasks.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to close the samples has the necessary authorizations. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  Consult Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that they are set up correctly for the closing process.
  
  
  System Logs: Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the failure.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA32 (Change Inspection Lot), QA11 (Record Results), and QA12 (Change Results) to manage inspection lots effectively.
  Quality Management Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Quality Management processes for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in the quality management process are adequately trained on the procedures and requirements for closing samples and inspection lots.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the QE344 error in SAP.