How To Fix QE403 - The inspected sample size does not correspond to the required insp. scope

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 403

• Message text: The inspected sample size does not correspond to the required insp. scope

What causes this issue?

It is defined in the inspection plan by how much the number of recorded
and valid inspection values can deviate from the planned number
displayed in the 'Inspect' field.

System Response

The value you entered is not allowed for the inspection characteristic.
The characteristic (partial sample) cannot be closed if the inspection
scope is not adhered to.

How to fix this error?

Check and, if necessary, correct your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE403 - The inspected sample size does not correspond to the required insp. scope ?

  The SAP error message QE403, "The inspected sample size does not correspond to the required inspection scope," typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when there is a mismatch between the sample size defined in the inspection lot and the sample size that is required based on the inspection characteristics or the inspection plan.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Sample Size: The sample size defined in the inspection lot does not match the expected sample size based on the inspection plan or the quality control parameters.
  Incorrect Inspection Plan: The inspection plan may have been set up incorrectly, leading to discrepancies in the expected sample size.
  Changes in Inspection Lot: If the inspection lot was created with a different sample size than what is defined in the inspection plan, this error can occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the QM module that lead to incorrect sample size calculations.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inspection Lot: Review the inspection lot details to ensure that the sample size is correctly defined. You can do this by navigating to the inspection lot in the SAP system and checking the sample size field.
  Review Inspection Plan: Verify the inspection plan associated with the inspection lot. Ensure that the sample size defined in the inspection plan matches the requirements for the inspection lot.
  Adjust Sample Size: If the sample size in the inspection lot is incorrect, you may need to adjust it to match the required sample size as per the inspection plan.
  Recreate Inspection Lot: If necessary, you can delete the existing inspection lot and recreate it with the correct parameters.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP QM configuration team to ensure that the settings for sample size determination are correctly configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like QA32 (Display Inspection Lots) or QA01 (Create Inspection Lot) to manage inspection lots.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed information on setting up inspection plans and managing inspection lots.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is implemented in your SAP system, check for any user exits or BAdIs that might affect sample size determination.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address known issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QE403 error and ensure that your inspection processes run smoothly.