How To Fix QS386 - Select "Add task List Data" or "Change"

QS386 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 386

• Message text: Select "Add task List Data" or "Change"

What causes this issue?

You must enter a (suitable) sampling procedure for the new
characteristic. You either specified a sampling procedure, but left the
radiobutton on "Keep Task List Data", did not specify a sampling
procedure at all, or specified more than one sampling procedure.

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?

If the characteristic to be replaced does not have a suitable sampling
procedure assigned to it in the task list, select a suitable sampling
procedure and in the right screen area of the popup, select the line
"Change" or "Add". There is no point in assigning more than one
sampling procedure.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS386 - Select "Add task List Data" or "Change" ?

  The SAP error message QS386 typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or modify a task list but have not selected the appropriate option to add or change task list data. This error indicates that the system requires you to specify whether you want to add new task list data or change existing data before proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  The error message QS386 is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to access a function related to task lists without selecting either "Add task List Data" or "Change".
  The system expects a specific action to be taken, but none has been indicated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QS386 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Select the Correct Option: When prompted, ensure that you select either "Add task List Data" or "Change" based on your intention. 
  
  If you want to create a new task list, choose "Add task List Data".
  If you want to modify an existing task list,