How To Fix QE431 - The largest factor possible is &1

QE431 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 431

• Message text: The largest factor possible is &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE431 - The largest factor possible is &1 ?

  The SAP error message QE431, which states "The largest factor possible is &1," typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) or when dealing with inspection lots and sampling procedures. This error indicates that the system has encountered a situation where the factor being used exceeds the maximum allowable limit defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following:
  
  Sampling Procedure Configuration: The sampling procedure may be configured with a factor that exceeds the maximum limit set in the system.
  Inspection Lot Characteristics: The characteristics of the inspection lot may have been defined in such a way that the calculated factor exceeds the maximum allowed.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry during the creation of inspection lots or sampling plans can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QE431 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Sampling Procedure:
  
  Go to the configuration of the sampling procedure used for the inspection