How To Fix QP318 - Enter a number of classes

QP318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Enter a number of classes

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP318 - Enter a number of classes ?

  The SAP error message QP318 ("Enter a number of classes") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or modify a classification for a material or inspection characteristic, and the system requires you to specify the number of classes but you have not done so.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You are attempting to classify a material or inspection characteristic but have not entered the required number of classes in the relevant field.
  The system expects a numeric input indicating how many classes should be assigned, but it is either missing or incorrectly formatted.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QP318 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Input Fields: Ensure that you have filled in all required fields, especially the field that specifies the number of classes. This is usually a numeric field where you need to indicate how many classes you want to assign.
  
  
  Enter a Valid Number: Input a valid number