How To Fix QS142 - Select a lower plausibility limit that is smaller than all lower limits

QS142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 142

• Message text: Select a lower plausibility limit that is smaller than all lower limits

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS142 - Select a lower plausibility limit that is smaller than all lower limits ?

  The SAP error message QS142, which states "Select a lower plausibility limit that is smaller than all lower limits," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP. This error is related to the plausibility limits set for quality inspection results, particularly when defining acceptable ranges for measurements.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to set a lower plausibility limit that is not lower than all the existing lower limits defined for the inspection characteristics. In other words, the system is enforcing a rule that the lower plausibility limit must be less than any of the lower limits already established for the characteristics being evaluated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should follow these steps:
  
  
  Review Existing Limits: Check the existing lower limits for the inspection characteristics you are working with. You can do this by navigating to the relevant inspection plan or characteristic settings in SAP.
  
  
  Adjust the Lower Plausibility Limit: Ensure