How To Fix QS051 - Enter dynamic modification rule or set indicator "Manual sample"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Enter dynamic modification rule or set indicator "Manual sample"

What causes this issue?

You have entered a dynamic modification rule for inspection type &v1&
and have also set the "Manual sample" indicator.

System Response

How to fix this error?

To carry out dynamic modification without reference to a task list, you
only enter a dynamic modification rule.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS051 - Enter dynamic modification rule or set indicator "Manual sample" ?

  The SAP error message QS051, which states "Enter dynamic modification rule or set indicator 'Manual sample'," typically occurs in the context of quality management processes, particularly when dealing with inspection lots and sampling procedures.
  Cause:
  This error arises when the system expects a dynamic modification rule to be defined for the sampling procedure being used, but none has been provided. Dynamic modification rules are used to determine how samples are taken based on certain criteria, such as the quality of previous lots or other inspection results. If the system cannot find a valid rule, it prompts this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve the QS051 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Sampling Procedure:
  
  Go to the sampling procedure configuration in SAP (Transaction code: QDV1 for creating or QDV2 for changing).
  Ensure that a dynamic modification rule is assigned to the sampling procedure you are using.
  
  
  
  Define Dynamic Modification Rules:
  
  If no dynamic modification rule is defined, you will need to create one. This can be done in the configuration settings for quality management.
  Navigate to the relevant configuration path: SPRO > Quality Management > Quality Inspection > Sampling Procedures > Define Dynamic Modification Rules.
  Create a new rule or modify an existing one to suit your requirements.
  
  
  
  Set Manual Sample Indicator:
  
  If you do not want to use a dynamic modification rule, you can set the indicator for "Manual sample" in the inspection lot creation process. This allows you to manually specify the sample size without relying on dynamic rules.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Lot Settings:
  
  Ensure that the inspection lot settings are correctly configured to allow for the use of dynamic modification rules or manual sampling.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on setting up sampling procedures and dynamic modification rules.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QDV1 (Create Sampling Procedure), QDV2 (Change Sampling Procedure), and QA01 (Create Inspection Lot).
  Quality Management Configuration: Understanding the overall configuration of Quality Management in SAP can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QS051 error and continue with your quality management processes in SAP.