How To Fix QE821 - Partial sample & already exists for characteristic &

QE821 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 821

• Message text: Partial sample & already exists for characteristic &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE821 - Partial sample & already exists for characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message QE821 ("Partial sample & already exists for characteristic &") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when dealing with inspection lots and characteristics. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create or process a partial sample for a characteristic that already has an existing partial sample recorded.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Partial Sample: The error arises when you try to enter a partial sample for a characteristic that already has a partial sample recorded in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: It may also occur due to incorrect data entry or processing steps that do not align with the expected workflow in SAP QM.
  Inspection Lot Status: The status of the inspection lot may not allow for additional partial samples to be created.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Samples: Review the existing partial samples for the characteristic in question. You can do this by navigating to the inspection lot and checking the characteristics