How To Fix QP286 - Sample-drawing procedure only allowed for insp. point type "sample"

QP286 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 286

• Message text: Sample-drawing procedure only allowed for insp. point type "sample"

What causes this issue?

You have assigned a sample-drawing procedure in the task list header.
Sample-drawing procedures are only allowed in conjunction with
inspection points of the type "sample". Settings for the inspection
point identifiers are set in <DS:SIMG.OLQW_OQE6>Customizing
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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?

Cancel the entry, or assign an inspection point of type "sample".

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP286 - Sample-drawing procedure only allowed for insp. point type "sample" ?

  The SAP error message QP286, which states "Sample-drawing procedure only allowed for insp. point type 'sample'," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to use a sample-drawing procedure that is not compatible with the inspection point type you have selected.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are attempting to assign a sample-drawing procedure to an inspection point that is not of the type "sample." 
  The inspection point type is set to something other than "sample," such as "characteristic" or "batch," which do not support sample-drawing procedures.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Point Type:
  
  Go to the inspection plan where the error occurred.
  Verify the type of inspection point you are using. Ensure that it is set to "sample."
  
  
  
  Modify Inspection Point:
  
  If the inspection point is not of type "sample," you may need to change it to the correct type. This can be done in the