How To Fix QP426 - No sampling procedure assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 426

• Message text: No sampling procedure assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP426 - No sampling procedure assigned ?

  The SAP error message QP426 "No sampling procedure assigned" typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) when a sampling procedure is required for a quality inspection but has not been assigned to the relevant inspection plan or material.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sampling Procedure: The most common cause is that the inspection plan for the material does not have a sampling procedure assigned.
  Incorrect Configuration: The sampling procedure may not be correctly configured in the system.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not have the necessary quality management settings, including the sampling procedure.
  Inspection Type: The inspection type being used may not be compatible with the sampling procedure.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan:
  
  Go to the inspection plan associated with the material and check if a sampling procedure is assigned.
  You can do this by navigating to the transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan) and reviewing the details.
  
  
  
  Assign Sampling Procedure:
  
  If no sampling procedure is assigned, you need to assign one. You can do this in the inspection plan by selecting the appropriate sampling procedure from the list.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Check the material master record (transaction code MM02 for change) to ensure that the quality management view is properly set up and that it includes the necessary sampling procedure.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are responsible for system configuration, ensure that the sampling procedures are correctly defined in the system. You can check this in the configuration settings under Quality Management > Quality Planning > Sampling Procedures.
  
  
  
  Inspect Inspection Type:
  
  Ensure that the inspection type you are using is compatible with the sampling procedure. Some inspection types may not require a sampling procedure, while others do.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about which sampling procedure to use, consult your organization's quality management documentation or reach out to a quality management expert within your organization.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  MM02: Change Material Master
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for quality management in SAP, particularly those related to inspection plans and sampling procedures.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QP426 error and ensure that the necessary sampling procedures are correctly assigned in your SAP system.