How To Fix QP140 - Formula &: The calculated characteristic has no partial samples

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Formula &: The calculated characteristic has no partial samples

INCLUDE 'QP125' OBJECT DOKU ID NA LANGUAGE E

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP140 - Formula &: The calculated characteristic has no partial samples ?

  The SAP error message QP140, which states "Formula &: The calculated characteristic has no partial samples," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when working with quality inspection plans and characteristics. This error indicates that the system is unable to calculate the characteristic because there are no partial samples available for the calculation.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Partial Samples: The most common cause of this error is that the inspection lot does not have any partial samples recorded. Partial samples are necessary for the calculation of characteristics in quality inspections.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the inspection plan or the characteristics may not be set up correctly, leading to the absence of expected data.
  Data Entry Issues: There may be issues with how data was entered or recorded in the system, leading to missing or incomplete information.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inspection Lot: Verify that the inspection lot has been created correctly and that partial samples have been recorded. You can do this by navigating to the inspection lot and checking the recorded results.
  Record Partial Samples: If there are no partial samples, you will need to record them. This can be done through the inspection lot processing transaction (e.g., QA32 or QA11) where you can enter the results for the partial samples.
  Review Inspection Plan: Ensure that the inspection plan is correctly configured to include the necessary characteristics and that it is set up to allow for partial sampling.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on how to handle characteristics and partial samples in your version of SAP.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to record results and modify inspection lots.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA32 (Change Inspection Lot), QA11 (Record Results), and QA12 (Change Results).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training sessions or documentation on Quality Management processes in SAP to better understand how to manage inspection lots and characteristics.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in Quality Management.