How To Fix QE401 - The number of nonconforming units is greater than the inspection scope

QE401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 401

• Message text: The number of nonconforming units is greater than the inspection scope

What causes this issue?

You can directly confirm the number of nonconforming units or the
system calculates the number of nonconforming units from the number of
sample units beyond the tolerance range.

System Response

The number of nonconforming units cannot be greater than the number of
inspected test units.

How to fix this error?

Check and correct your entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE401 - The number of nonconforming units is greater than the inspection scope ?

  The SAP error message QE401 indicates that the number of nonconforming units (defective items) recorded during an inspection exceeds the total number of units that were supposed to be inspected. This typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) processes within SAP, particularly during the inspection lot processing.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inspection Lot Configuration: The inspection lot may have been configured incorrectly, leading to a mismatch between the expected number of units and the actual number of nonconforming units recorded.
  Data Entry Errors: There may have been an error in data entry where the number of nonconforming units was incorrectly inputted.
  Inspection Scope Issues: The inspection scope may not have been defined correctly, leading to discrepancies in the expected versus actual counts.
  Batch or Material Issues: If the material or batch being inspected has a high defect rate, it may lead to a situation where the number of nonconforming units exceeds the inspection scope.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Inspection Lot: