How To Fix QS345 - Define 100% inspection, inspection percentage or sampling procedure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 345

• Message text: Define 100% inspection, inspection percentage or sampling procedure

What causes this issue?

You have made at least two of the following entries for inspection type
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100% inspection
Inspection percentage
Sampling procedure
However, this is not allowed.

System Response

The system cannot process the information and rejects your entries.

How to fix this error?

Set the indicator "100% inspection" <ZH>or</>
Enter an inspection percentage <ZH>or</>
Enter a sampling procedure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS345 - Define 100% inspection, inspection percentage or sampling procedure ?

  The SAP error message QS345 typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when there is an issue with the inspection setup for a material or a process. This error indicates that the system requires a definition for the inspection type, specifically regarding the inspection percentage, sampling procedure, or the need for 100% inspection.
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Inspection Setup: The inspection type for the material or process has not been properly defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the inspection lot or the quality plan may not specify the required inspection percentage or sampling procedure.
  Material Master Settings: The material master record may not have the necessary quality management views activated or properly configured.
  Inspection Plan Issues: The inspection plan associated with the material may not have the required details filled in.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QS345 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Type:
  
  Go to the material master (transaction code MM03) and check the Quality Management view. Ensure that the inspection type is correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Define Inspection Percentage:
  
  If you want to set a specific inspection percentage, navigate to the inspection plan (transaction code QP01) and ensure that the inspection characteristics have the correct sampling procedure or percentage defined.
  
  
  
  Set Up Sampling Procedure:
  
  If you are using a sampling procedure, ensure that it is defined in the system (transaction code QP02). You can create or modify a sampling procedure to meet your requirements.
  
  
  
  Activate Quality Management Views:
  
  Ensure that the Quality Management views are activated in the material master. If not, you may need to update the material master to include these views.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  Check the inspection plan associated with the material to ensure that it has the necessary details filled in, including the inspection characteristics and sampling procedures.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on configuring quality management settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  QP03: Display Inspection Plan
  
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration:
  
  Ensure that your organization’s quality management processes are well-documented and that users are trained on how to set up and manage inspection types and plans.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the QS345 error or provide updates and patches.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QS345 error and ensure that your inspection processes are correctly configured in SAP.