How To Fix QS023 - You cannot enter the sample size manually for inspection type &1

QS023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 023

• Message text: You cannot enter the sample size manually for inspection type &1

What causes this issue?

For inspection type &v1&, settings are made for an inspection with a
task list, material specification, configuration or batch
determination. However, the sample size is to be entered manually. This
combination is not allowed.

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?

Either cancel the "Manual sample" indicator, or the "Inspect with
material specification", "Inspect with task list", "Inspect by
configuration", "Inspect by batch" indicators.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS023 - You cannot enter the sample size manually for inspection type &1 ?

  The SAP error message QS023 indicates that you are trying to manually enter a sample size for an inspection type where this action is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) in SAP, particularly when dealing with inspection lots and sampling procedures.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because:
  
  The inspection type you are working with is configured to use a predefined sample size rather than allowing manual entry.
  The sampling procedure associated with the inspection type may not permit manual adjustments to the sample size.
  The system settings or configuration for the inspection type may restrict manual input for sample sizes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Type Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the specific inspection type in transaction code SPRO.
  Navigate to Quality Management > Quality Inspection > Inspection Types and review the settings for the inspection type in question.
  Ensure that the sampling procedure allows for