How To Fix QM038 - Sample &1 does not match inspection lot &2

QM038 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Sample &1 does not match inspection lot &2

What causes this issue?

You have entered a material sample that does not match the inspection
lot specified in the header.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM038 - Sample &1 does not match inspection lot &2 ?

  The SAP error message QM038 ("Sample &1 does not match inspection lot &2") typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when there is a mismatch between the sample number and the inspection lot number during the sampling process. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to record results for a sample that is not associated with the specified inspection lot.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Sample Number: The sample number you are trying to use does not correspond to the inspection lot you are working with.
  Inspection Lot Status: The inspection lot may be in a status that does not allow for sampling or result recording.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the sample or inspection lot numbers.
  Sample Creation Issues: The sample may not have been created correctly or may have been deleted or archived.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access