How To Fix QIE_SAMP_DRWP031 - Sample quantity &1 not permitted for sample-drawing instr. of category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_SAMP_DRWP - QIE Sample-Drawing Procedure

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Sample quantity &1 not permitted for sample-drawing instr. of category &2

What causes this issue?

You must specify the sample quantity either for no sample-drawing
instructions or for all sample-drawing instructions of a sample-drawing
unit. If you specify more than one sample-drawing instruction for a
sample category (pooled sample or primary sample), all these
sample-drawing instructions must contain a sample quantity and the
sample quantities must have the same unit.

System Response

The sample-drawing instruction is not created, changed, or deleted and
is not taken into account in sample calculation.

How to fix this error?

Make sure that the sample quantities and units of the sample quantities
meet the requirements.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_SAMP_DRWP031 - Sample quantity &1 not permitted for sample-drawing instr. of category &2 ?

  The SAP error message QIE_SAMP_DRWP031 indicates that there is an issue with the sample quantity specified for a sample-drawing instruction in the context of quality management. This error typically arises when the sample quantity does not meet the requirements defined for the specific category of the sample-drawing instruction.
  Cause:
  
  
  Invalid Sample Quantity: The sample quantity specified in the sample-drawing instruction is not allowed for the defined category. This could be due to:
  
  The quantity being too high or too low.
  The sample-drawing instruction category having specific constraints on the sample size.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the sample-drawing instructions may not be set up correctly, leading to discrepancies between the expected and actual sample quantities.
  
  
  Data Entry Errors: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the sample quantity was incorrectly inputted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Sample Quantity: Review the sample quantity specified in the sample-drawing instruction. Ensure that it adheres to the limits and requirements set for the specific category.
  
  
  Review Sample-Drawing Instruction Configuration:
  
  Navigate to the configuration settings for sample-drawing instructions in SAP.
  Verify the settings for the specific category and ensure that the sample quantity ranges are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Adjust Sample Quantity: If the sample quantity is indeed incorrect, adjust it to a permissible value that aligns with the defined parameters for the sample-drawing instruction category.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the specific sample-drawing instruction category and its requirements.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it seems to be a configuration issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like QA32 (for quality inspection) or QDV1 (for sample-drawing instructions) to review and modify the relevant data.
  Quality Management Module: This error is related to the Quality Management (QM) module in SAP, which deals with quality control processes, including sampling and inspection.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify sample-drawing instructions and related configurations.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message QIE_SAMP_DRWP031 effectively.