How To Fix QP463 - Lower plausibility limit is greater than the lower specification limit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 463

• Message text: Lower plausibility limit is greater than the lower specification limit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP463 - Lower plausibility limit is greater than the lower specification limit ?

  The SAP error message QP463, which states "Lower plausibility limit is greater than the lower specification limit," typically occurs in the context of quality management and inspection planning within SAP. This error indicates that the lower plausibility limit set for a quality characteristic is incorrectly configured to be greater than the lower specification limit, which is not logically valid.
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Error: The lower plausibility limit (a threshold for acceptable variation) has been set higher than the lower specification limit (the minimum acceptable value).
  Data Entry Mistake: During the setup of inspection characteristics, incorrect values may have been entered for the lower plausibility limit or the lower specification limit.
  Changes in Specifications: If the specification limits were changed after the plausibility limits were set, it could lead to this inconsistency.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Review Inspection Characteristics:
  
  Navigate to the inspection characteristic configuration in SAP.
  Check the values for the lower plausibility limit and the lower specification limit.
  Ensure that the lower plausibility limit is less than or equal to the lower specification limit.
  
  
  
  Adjust Values:
  
  If the lower plausibility limit is indeed greater than the lower specification limit, adjust the lower plausibility limit to a value that is less than or equal to the lower specification limit.
  Save the changes and re-run the inspection or process that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  After making adjustments, validate the configuration by running a test inspection to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made for future reference and to maintain a clear audit trail.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Quality Management (QM) Module: This error is specific to the QM module in SAP, which deals with quality planning, inspection, and control.
  Inspection Plans: Understanding how inspection plans are structured in SAP can help prevent similar errors in the future.
  Training and Guidelines: Ensure that users involved in setting up inspection characteristics are trained on the importance of plausibility limits and specification limits.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with an SAP expert or refer to SAP support for further assistance.