How To Fix QP886 - Enter a sampling procedure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 886

• Message text: Enter a sampling procedure

What causes this issue?

INCLUDE QP_OBLIG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QP886 - Enter a sampling procedure ?

  The SAP error message QP886, which states "Enter a sampling procedure," typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) when a user is trying to create or process a quality inspection lot without specifying a sampling procedure. The sampling procedure is essential for determining how samples are taken from a lot for inspection.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sampling Procedure: The most common cause of this error is that the sampling procedure has not been defined or assigned in the relevant quality inspection settings.
  Configuration Issues: The sampling procedure may not be configured correctly in the system, or it may not be linked to the material or inspection plan.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the sampling procedure in the relevant fields.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QP886 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan:
  
  Go to the inspection plan associated with the material and ensure that a sampling procedure is defined.
  You can access the inspection plan using transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan).
  
  
  
  Assign Sampling Procedure:
  
  If the sampling procedure is missing, you can assign a suitable sampling procedure in the inspection plan.
  Ensure that the sampling procedure is appropriate for the type of inspection you are performing.
  
  
  
  Material Master Settings:
  
  Check the material master data (transaction code MM02) to ensure that the quality management view is correctly set up and that a sampling procedure is assigned.
  
  
  
  Quality Info Record:
  
  If applicable, check the quality info record for the vendor or material to ensure that the sampling procedure is defined there as well.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify Sampling Procedure:
  
  If you need to create a new sampling procedure, you can do so using transaction code QDV1 (Create Sampling Procedure) or QDV2 (Change Sampling Procedure).
  Ensure that the new sampling procedure meets your quality requirements.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If the error is due to user oversight, consider providing training or documentation to ensure that users understand the importance of entering a sampling procedure.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on quality management and sampling procedures.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QP01 / QP02: Create/Change Inspection Plan
  MM02: Change Material Master
  QDV1 / QDV2: Create/Change Sampling Procedure
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that all necessary components are set up correctly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QP886 error and proceed with your quality inspection processes in SAP.