How To Fix QS172 - Check the target value. Tolerance key is used

QS172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Check the target value. Tolerance key is used

What causes this issue?

You have selected a tolerance key for which the target value is NOT
copied over.

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?

Enter a target value that meets your requirements.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS172 - Check the target value. Tolerance key is used ?

  The SAP error message QS172, which states "Check the target value. Tolerance key is used," typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) processes, particularly when dealing with inspection plans and quality inspections.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when there is a discrepancy between the target value defined in the inspection plan and the actual measurement taken during the inspection. The tolerance key is used to define acceptable limits for the measurements, and if the actual measurement falls outside these limits, the error message QS172 is triggered.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Incorrect Target Value: The target value set in the inspection plan may be incorrect or not aligned with the actual specifications.
  Tolerance Key Issues: The tolerance key may not be properly defined or may not match the requirements for the inspection characteristics.
  Measurement Errors: The actual measurement taken during the inspection may be outside the defined tolerance limits.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration