Message type: E = Error
Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications
Message number: 040
Message text: Sample &1 does not match material &2
You have specified a sample that does not match the material.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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QM040
- Sample &1 does not match material &2 ?The SAP error message QM040 "Sample &1 does not match material &2" typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when there is a mismatch between the sample number and the material number during quality inspection processes. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as during the creation of inspection lots, when recording results, or when processing quality notifications.
Cause: Sample Number Mismatch: The sample number specified does not correspond to the material number in the system. This could happen if the sample was created for a different material or if there was an error in data entry. Incorrect Inspection Lot: The inspection lot may not be correctly linked to the material, leading to discrepancies. Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with the master data or configuration settings in the QM module that cause the system to not recognize the relationship between the sample and the material. Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may
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