How To Fix QP627 - Upper relative specification limit not positive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 627

• Message text: Upper relative specification limit not positive

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP627 - Upper relative specification limit not positive ?

  The SAP error message QP627, which states "Upper relative specification limit not positive," typically occurs in the context of quality management and inspection planning within SAP. This error indicates that the upper relative specification limit for a characteristic in a quality inspection plan is not set correctly, meaning it is either zero or negative, which is not valid.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Specification Limits: The upper relative specification limit for a characteristic has been set to a non-positive value (zero or negative).
  Data Entry Error: During the creation or modification of the inspection plan, the user may have inadvertently entered an incorrect value.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the quality management module that affect how specification limits are defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan:
  
  Navigate to the inspection plan in question.
  Review the characteristics defined in the plan.
  Ensure that the upper relative specification limit is set to a positive value.
  
  
  
  Modify Specification Limits:
  
  If the limit is incorrect, update it to a valid positive number.
  Save the changes to the inspection plan.
  
  
  
  Validation:
  
  After making changes, validate the inspection plan to ensure that there are no further errors.
  You can use transaction codes like QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan) to access and modify the inspection plan.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the correct limits to set, refer to your organization's quality management documentation or consult with a quality management expert within your organization.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test to ensure that the error no longer appears when you attempt to use the inspection plan.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Quality Management Module: This error is part of the Quality Management (QM) module in SAP, which deals with quality planning, inspection, and control.
  Specification Limits: Specification limits are critical in quality management as they define acceptable ranges for product characteristics.
  User Roles: Ensure that users who are responsible for creating or modifying inspection plans have the appropriate permissions and training to avoid such errors in the future.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.