How To Fix QIE_SETUP046 - Specify a (fixed) sample size

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_SETUP -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Specify a (fixed) sample size

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_SETUP046 - Specify a (fixed) sample size ?

  The SAP error message QIE_SETUP046: Specify a (fixed) sample size typically occurs in the context of quality management processes, particularly when dealing with sampling procedures in inspection plans or quality inspections. This error indicates that the system requires a specific sample size to be defined, but it has not been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sample Size: The most common cause of this error is that the sample size has not been defined in the inspection plan or the quality inspection setup.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the sampling procedure may not be set up correctly, leading to the system not recognizing the sample size.
  Data Entry Error: There may be a data entry error where the sample size field was left blank or incorrectly filled.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Define Sample Size:
  
  Go to the inspection plan or quality inspection setup where the error occurred.
  Locate the section for sampling procedures.
  Specify a fixed sample size in the relevant field. This could be a specific number of units to be inspected.
  
  
  
  Check Sampling Procedure:
  
  Ensure that the sampling procedure being used is correctly configured to require a fixed sample size.
  If necessary, modify the sampling procedure to include a default sample size.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you have access to configuration settings, check the settings for quality management and sampling procedures to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to set up sampling procedures and define sample sizes.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Quality Management (QM) Module: This error is related to the QM module in SAP, which deals with quality planning, inspection, and control.
  Inspection Plans: Understanding how to create and manage inspection plans in SAP can help prevent this error in the future.
  Sampling Procedures: Familiarize yourself with different types of sampling procedures available in SAP, such as fixed, variable, and statistical sampling.
  
  By ensuring that a fixed sample size is specified in the relevant settings, you should be able to resolve the QIE_SETUP046 error and continue with your quality management processes.