How To Fix QM_API_ODATA_MSG171 - Sample does not exist (inspection point &1, lot &2, operation &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM_API_ODATA_MSG - QM API OData Messages

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Sample does not exist (inspection point &1, lot &2, operation &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM_API_ODATA_MSG171 - Sample does not exist (inspection point &1, lot &2, operation &3) ?

  The SAP error message QM_API_ODATA_MSG171 indicates that a sample does not exist for a specified inspection point, lot, and operation in the Quality Management (QM) module. This error typically arises when trying to access or process a sample that has not been created or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Sample Not Created: The most common reason for this error is that a sample has not been created for the specified inspection point, lot, and operation.
  Incorrect Parameters: The parameters (inspection point, lot, operation) provided in the request may be incorrect or do not match any existing records in the system.
  Data Deletion: The sample data may have been deleted or not yet saved in the system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the sample data.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Sample Creation: Verify if a sample has been created for the specified inspection point, lot, and operation. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., QA32 for inspection lots) and checking the details.
  Validate Parameters: Ensure that the parameters you are using (inspection point, lot, operation) are correct. Double-check for any typos or incorrect values.
  Create Sample: If a sample does not exist, you may need to create one. This can typically be done through the appropriate transaction in SAP, such as QA01 (Create Inspection Lot) or QA02 (Change Inspection Lot).
  Check for Deletions: If the sample was previously created but is now missing, check if it was deleted or if there are any data inconsistencies.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the sample data. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in the QM module, such as:
  
  QA32: Display Inspection Lot
  QA01: Create Inspection Lot
  QA02: Change Inspection Lot
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Quality Management processes to understand how samples are created and managed within the system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.