How To Fix QE420 - You have not yet created partial samples for characteristic &1 &2 &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 420

• Message text: You have not yet created partial samples for characteristic &1 &2 &3

What causes this issue?

No partial samples have yet been created for characteristic &V3& in
operation &V2& of inspection lot &V1&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Create the partial samples in a results recording transaction.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE420 - You have not yet created partial samples for characteristic &1 &2 &3 ?

  The SAP error message QE420, which states "You have not yet created partial samples for characteristic &1 &2 &3," typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) when dealing with inspection lots and characteristics. This error indicates that the system expects partial samples to be created for a specific characteristic of an inspection lot, but none have been defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partial Samples: The primary cause of this error is that the user has not created partial samples for the specified characteristic in the inspection lot.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the quality management module that are not set up correctly, leading to the requirement for partial samples not being met.
  Process Flow: The process flow may not have been followed correctly, leading to the omission of partial sample creation.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create Partial Samples:
  
  Navigate to the inspection lot in question.
  Go to the inspection characteristics and create the required partial samples for the specified characteristic.
  Ensure that you enter the necessary data for the partial samples.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that the settings for partial samples are correctly defined.
  Check if the characteristics are set up to require partial samples and adjust the settings if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Process Steps:
  
  Ensure that all necessary steps in the inspection process have been followed. This includes creating the inspection lot, assigning characteristics, and then creating partial samples as required.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling inspection lots and characteristics.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If this error is frequently encountered, consider providing additional training for users on the quality management processes, particularly around the creation of partial samples.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA32 (Change Inspection Lot) or QA11 (Record Results) to manage inspection lots and characteristics effectively.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Quality Management Module: Understanding the overall workflow in the Quality Management module can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QE420 error and ensure that partial samples are created as required for the inspection characteristics.