How To Fix QE430 - The smallest factor possible is &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 430

• Message text: The smallest factor possible is &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE430 - The smallest factor possible is &1 ?

  The SAP error message QE430, which states "The smallest factor possible is &1," typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) when dealing with inspection characteristics and sampling procedures. This error indicates that the system has encountered a situation where the specified factor for a sampling procedure is smaller than the minimum allowed value.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Sampling Procedure: The sampling procedure defined for the inspection lot may have a factor that is not valid or is set too low.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the quality management module may not be set up correctly, leading to invalid parameters being used.
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry for the inspection characteristics or sampling plans.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QE430 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Sampling Procedure:
  
  Go to the sampling procedure configuration in SAP (Transaction code: QP03).
  Verify the settings for the sampling procedure being used. Ensure that the factors defined are within the acceptable range.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Characteristics:
  
  Check the inspection characteristics associated with the inspection lot. Ensure that the values and factors are correctly defined and do not fall below the minimum threshold.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, review the quality management settings in the customizing (Transaction code: SPRO).
  Ensure that the minimum factor settings are correctly defined according to your organization's quality management policies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more information on the specific sampling procedure and its requirements.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  QP03: Display Sampling Procedure
  QP02: Change Sampling Procedure
  QP01: Create Sampling Procedure
  
  
  Quality Management Module: Familiarize yourself with the QM module in SAP, as understanding its components can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates/patches that could resolve the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QE430 error and implement a solution to resolve it.