How To Fix QIE_SETUP031 - Sample type &1 is not valid for inspection object type &2; select other

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_SETUP -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Sample type &1 is not valid for inspection object type &2; select other

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_SETUP031 - Sample type &1 is not valid for inspection object type &2; select other ?

  The SAP error message QIE_SETUP031 indicates that there is an issue with the sample type being used for a specific inspection object type in the Quality Management (QM) module. This error typically arises when the sample type you are trying to use is not compatible with the inspection object type you have selected.
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Sample Type: The sample type you are trying to use is not defined for the inspection object type in the system. Each inspection object type can have specific sample types associated with it, and if the selected sample type does not match, this error will occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the Quality Management settings where the sample types are not properly assigned to the inspection object types.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly selected an incorrect sample type or inspection object type.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP for Quality Management.
  Navigate to the section where sample types are assigned to inspection object types (usually found in the customizing settings under Quality Management).
  Ensure that the sample type you are trying to use is indeed assigned to the inspection object type you are working with.
  
  
  
  Select a Valid Sample Type:
  
  If the sample type is not valid, you will need to select a different sample type that is compatible with the inspection object type.
  You can check the valid sample types for the inspection object type in the configuration or documentation.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management to understand the relationship between sample types and inspection object types.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on how to select appropriate sample types for different inspection object types to avoid this error in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings or QA32 to view inspection lots.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct tests to ensure that the error does not occur again and that the system behaves as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message QIE_SETUP031 and ensure that the correct sample types are used for the respective inspection object types in your SAP system.