How To Fix QS163 - Select an upper plausiblity limit that is greater than the lower limit

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Select an upper plausiblity limit that is greater than the lower limit

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS163 - Select an upper plausiblity limit that is greater than the lower limit ?

  The SAP error message QS163, which states "Select an upper plausibility limit that is greater than the lower limit," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP. This error arises when you are trying to set plausibility limits for a quality inspection characteristic, and the upper limit you have specified is not greater than the lower limit.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Incorrect Limit Values: The upper limit value is either equal to or less than the lower limit value.
  Data Entry Error: There may have been a typographical error when entering the limits.
  Configuration Issue: The configuration settings for the quality inspection characteristics may not be set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QS163 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Limit Values:
  
  Go to the transaction where you are defining the quality inspection characteristics (e.g., QA01, QA02).
  Review the values you have entered for the lower and upper plausibility limits.
  Ensure that the upper limit is indeed greater than the lower limit.
  
  
  
  Correct the Values:
  
  If you find that the upper limit is equal to or less than the lower limit, adjust the values accordingly.
  For example, if the lower limit is set to 10, the upper limit should be set to a value greater than 10 (e.g., 15).
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, save your changes and try to proceed with the operation that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you continue to encounter issues, review the configuration settings for the quality inspection characteristics in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Quality Management Module: This error is specific to the Quality Management module in SAP, which deals with quality control and inspection processes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed information on setting up quality inspection characteristics and plausibility limits.
  User Training: Ensure that users involved in data entry are trained on the importance of correctly setting plausibility limits to avoid such errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QS163 error and continue with your quality management processes in SAP.