How To Fix QE350 - Characteristic/Sample must be processed before it can be valuated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 350

• Message text: Characteristic/Sample must be processed before it can be valuated

What causes this issue?

You tried to valuate a characteristic (or a partial sample) that has
not yet been processed or has already been completed.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

A characteristic (partial sample) can only be valuated if it has the
processing status of 'processed'.

How to fix this error?

Check the processing state of the characteristic (partial sample)
first.The processing state is documented by the processing status.
If the characteristic (partial sample) has not yet been processed, you
have to confirm inspection results first. When you enter results data
the processing state of the characteristic (partial sample) is changed
to 'processed'.
If you want to valuate a characteristic (partial sample) that has
already been valuated or closed, you first have to set the
characteristic (partial sample) to 'processd' using the corresponding
function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE350 - Characteristic/Sample must be processed before it can be valuated ?

  The SAP error message QE350 ("Characteristic/Sample must be processed before it can be valuated") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to perform a valuation on a characteristic or sample that has not been fully processed or completed. This error is often encountered during the inspection lot processing, particularly when dealing with inspection characteristics.
  Cause:
  
  Incomplete Processing: The characteristic or sample has not been fully processed. This could mean that the inspection lot is still in a status that does not allow for valuation.
  Missing Data: Required data for the characteristic or sample may be missing, preventing the system from performing the valuation.
  Incorrect Status: The inspection lot or characteristic may be in a status that does not permit valuation (e.g., it may still be in the "created" or "in process" status).
  User Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the valuation on the characteristic or sample.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inspection Lot Status: Ensure that the inspection lot is in a status that allows for valuation. You may need to complete any required processing steps before attempting to value the characteristic.
  Process Characteristics: Make sure that all characteristics associated with the inspection lot have been processed. This may involve entering results or completing any necessary evaluations.
  Review Required Data: Verify that all required data for the characteristic or sample has been entered. This includes checking for any missing results or notes that need to be completed.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to perform the valuation. If not, contact your SAP administrator to obtain the required authorizations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristics and samples you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA32 (Change Inspection Lot), QA11 (Record Results), and QA12 (Change Results).
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that they align with your business processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  User Forums and Communities: Engage with SAP user communities or forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QE350 error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.