How To Fix QIE_SETUP038 - &1 is an item type; however, you need to specify a sample type

QIE_SETUP038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_SETUP -

• Message number: 038

• Message text: &1 is an item type; however, you need to specify a sample type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_SETUP038 - &1 is an item type; however, you need to specify a sample type ?

  The SAP error message QIE_SETUP038 indicates that there is a mismatch in the configuration of item types and sample types in the Quality Management (QM) module. Specifically, the error suggests that the system expects a sample type to be specified for the item type you are working with, but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Issue: The item type you are trying to use is configured in such a way that it requires a corresponding sample type, but this has not been set up correctly in the system.
  Missing Sample Type: The sample type that should be associated with the item type is either not defined or not linked properly in the configuration settings.
  Incorrect Transaction: You may be using a transaction or process that requires a sample type, but you are not providing one.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for Quality Management in SAP.
  Navigate to the relevant settings for item types and