How To Fix QIE_SAMP_DRWP014 - Interval must be specified when creating sample-drawing unit of type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_SAMP_DRWP - QIE Sample-Drawing Procedure

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Interval must be specified when creating sample-drawing unit of type &1

What causes this issue?

A sample-drawing unit for a sample-drawing procedure of type <LS>time</>
or <LS>quantity</> requires an interval (for example, <LB>1000</>), as
well as a unit of measure (for example, <LB>kg</>). It is the
combination of unit and interval - in this case <LB>1000 kg</> - that
defines the sample-drawing unit.

System Response

The system does not create the sample-drawing unit.

How to fix this error?

Specify an interval.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_SAMP_DRWP014 - Interval must be specified when creating sample-drawing unit of type &1 ?

  The SAP error message QIE_SAMP_DRWP014 indicates that when you are trying to create a sample-drawing unit of a specific type (denoted by &1), you must specify an interval. This error typically occurs in the context of quality management and sampling procedures within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system requires an interval to be defined for the sample-drawing unit you are trying to create. This interval is necessary for the system to understand how to manage the sampling process, including how many samples to take and the frequency of sampling.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that you specify the required interval when creating the sample-drawing unit. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Access the Sample-Drawing Unit Creation Screen: Navigate to the transaction or screen where you are creating the sample-drawing unit.
  
  
  Specify the Interval: Look for a field labeled "Interval" or similar. Enter the appropriate values for the interval based on your sampling requirements. This could be a numeric value representing the quantity or time period for sampling.
  
  
  Check Configuration: If you are unsure about what interval to specify, consult your quality management configuration or speak with your quality management team to understand the correct intervals for your specific processes.
  
  
  Save the Changes: After entering the required interval, save your changes and try to create the sample-drawing unit again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Quality Management (QM) Module: This error is related to the QM module in SAP, which deals with quality control and assurance processes.
  Sample-Drawing Units: These are used in quality inspections to determine how many samples should be taken from a batch or lot for testing.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on sample-drawing units and their configuration in the QM module.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to create or modify sample-drawing units in the system.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.