How To Fix QE368 - No valid samples exist for the characteristic

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 368

• Message text: No valid samples exist for the characteristic

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE368 - No valid samples exist for the characteristic ?

  The SAP error message QE368 "No valid samples exist for the characteristic" typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to perform a quality inspection or analysis, but the system cannot find any valid samples associated with the specified characteristic.
  Cause:
  
  No Samples Created: There may be no inspection lots or samples created for the characteristic you are trying to evaluate.
  Invalid Characteristic: The characteristic you are trying to use may not be defined correctly or may not have any associated data.
  Sample Size: The sample size defined for the inspection lot may be zero or not sufficient to generate valid samples.
  Status of Inspection Lot: The inspection lot may be in a status that does not allow for sampling or inspection.
  Data Deletion: Previous samples may have been deleted or not saved properly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inspection Lot: Verify that the inspection lot exists and is in a status that allows for sampling. You can do this by navigating to the inspection lot in the QM module.
  Create Samples: If no samples exist, you may need to create them. This can be done by performing the sampling procedure in the inspection lot.
  Review Characteristics: Ensure that the characteristic you are trying to evaluate is correctly defined in the master data and that it is linked to the inspection lot.
  Adjust Sample Size: If the sample size is set to zero, adjust it to a valid number that allows for sampling.
  Check for Data Integrity: Ensure that there are no issues with data integrity in the system. This may involve checking for any inconsistencies in the master data or transactional data.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the characteristic and sampling procedures.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like QA32 (Display Inspection Lot) or QA11 (Record Results) to check the status of inspection lots and samples.
  QM Master Data: Ensure that the master data for characteristics and inspection plans is correctly set up.
  User Authorizations: Check if you have the necessary authorizations to create or view samples and inspection lots.
  SAP Notes: Look for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for additional insights.