How To Fix QP126 - Referenced characteristic & has a different sampling procedure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QP - Message IDs for function module group QPAA

• Message number: 126

• Message text: Referenced characteristic & has a different sampling procedure

What causes this issue?

The formula cannot be calculated due to differing sampling procedures.

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?

Check whether the sampling procedures are compatible with each other.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP126 - Referenced characteristic & has a different sampling procedure ?

  The SAP error message QP126 indicates that there is a mismatch in the sampling procedure for a referenced characteristic in a quality management context. This typically occurs when you are trying to create or process a quality inspection lot, and the system detects that the sampling procedure assigned to a characteristic does not match the one that is expected based on the configuration.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Sampling Procedures: The referenced characteristic has a different sampling procedure than what is defined in the inspection plan or the material master.
  Configuration Issues: The sampling procedure assigned to the characteristic in the inspection plan may not be consistent with the sampling procedure defined in the material master or the quality management settings.
  Changes in Inspection Plan: If the inspection plan was modified after the material was created or if the sampling procedure was changed, it could lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan: Review the inspection plan associated with the material and ensure that the sampling procedure for the referenced characteristic is correctly defined.
  
  Go to the transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan) to verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master: Verify the material master data to ensure that the sampling procedure assigned to the characteristic matches the one in the inspection plan.
  
  Use transaction code MM02 to check the material master data.
  
  
  
  Update Sampling Procedures: If there is a discrepancy, update the sampling procedure in either the inspection plan or the material master to ensure consistency.
  
  If necessary, create a new sampling procedure that aligns with the requirements.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on how to handle sampling procedures in your organization.
  
  
  Testing: After making the necessary changes, test the process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QP01 - Create Inspection Plan
  QP02 - Change Inspection Plan
  MM02 - Change Material Master
  QA32 - Change Inspection Lot
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the Quality Management module, particularly those related to inspection plans and sampling procedures.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QP126 error and ensure that the sampling procedures are correctly aligned in your SAP system.