How To Fix QE438 - The minimum value is greater than the mean value

QE438 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 438

• Message text: The minimum value is greater than the mean value

What causes this issue?

The value you entered for the minimum of valid measured values is
greater than the mean value. This is not possible.

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?

Check and correct your entry.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

QE438 - Details

• The SAP error message QE438, "The minimum value is greater than the mean value," typically occurs in the context of quality management and statistical analysis within SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an inconsistency in the data being analyzed, specifically that the minimum value recorded is greater than the mean (average) value, which is mathematically impossible.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry can lead to unrealistic values. For example, if the minimum value is entered incorrectly or if there are outliers in the data set.
  Calculation Errors: Issues in the calculation logic or formulas used to derive the mean value can lead to discrepancies.
  Data Integrity Issues: Corrupted or inconsistent data in the database can also lead to this error.
  Statistical Outliers: The presence of outliers can skew the mean value, leading to situations where the minimum appears greater than the mean.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Data Entries: Check the data entries for the specific dataset