How To Fix QP208 - Char. &: sample unit & cannot be used with material &

QP208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Char. &: sample unit & cannot be used with material &

What causes this issue?

The sample unit for the specified characteristic cannot be converted
into the material unit of measure. The characteristic would, however,
be used in an inspection of the material.

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 the characteristic sample unit.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP208 - Char. &: sample unit & cannot be used with material & ?

  The SAP error message QP208 indicates that there is an issue with the sample unit being used in relation to a specific material. This error typically arises in the context of quality management (QM) processes, particularly when dealing with inspection lots and sampling procedures.
  
  Cause:
  The error message QP208 is triggered when:
  
  The sample unit defined in the quality inspection plan does not match the unit of measure (UoM) of the material being inspected.
  The material master data does not have a compatible sample unit defined for the inspection type being used.
  There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the quality management settings or the material master.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QP208 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and verify the unit of measure settings for the material in question.
  Ensure that the sample unit defined in the quality inspection plan is compatible with the material's