How To Fix QS037 - You cannot enter a sampling procedure for inspection type &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 037

• Message text: You cannot enter a sampling procedure for inspection type &1

What causes this issue?

An inspection with inspection plan or with a material specification has
already been planned for inspection type &v1&.
The sample calculation takes place using the sampling procedure
assigned in these master records or assigned in Customizing.

How to fix this error?

Cancel the sampling procedure &v2& or do not set the indicators for an
inspection with a task list or with a material specification.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS037 - You cannot enter a sampling procedure for inspection type &1 ?

  The SAP error message QS037, which states "You cannot enter a sampling procedure for inspection type &1," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to assign a sampling procedure to an inspection lot or inspection plan that does not allow it.
  Cause:
  
  Inspection Type Restrictions: The inspection type you are working with does not support the use of sampling procedures. For example, certain inspection types like 01 (Goods Receipt Inspection) or 03 (In-Process Inspection) may have specific configurations that do not allow sampling procedures.
  Configuration Issues: The sampling procedure may not be defined for the specific inspection type in the system configuration.
  Missing Master Data: The material master or inspection plan may not have the necessary data or settings to allow for sampling procedures.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Inspection Type: Verify the inspection type you are using. If it is not meant to have a sampling procedure, you will need to either change the inspection type or proceed without a sampling procedure.
  Review Sampling Procedure Configuration: Go to the configuration settings in SAP (Transaction code SPRO) and check the settings for the specific inspection type. Ensure that the sampling procedure is allowed for that inspection type.
  Update Master Data: Ensure that the material master and inspection plan are correctly set up. You may need to add or modify the sampling procedure in the material master or inspection plan.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management and sampling procedures to understand the specific requirements and limitations of the inspection types you are working with.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may find it useful to use transaction codes like MM03 (Display Material), QP01 (Create Inspection Plan), and SPRO (Customizing) to check and modify the relevant settings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance on configuring sampling procedures.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the inspection types and sampling procedures.
  
  If the issue persists after checking these areas, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant specializing in Quality Management.