How To Fix QS801 - Sampling procedure & is not compatible with characteristic

QS801 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Sampling procedure & is not compatible with characteristic

What causes this issue?

You entered a sampling procedure that is available in the system,
but that does not fit the master inspection characteristic you are
trying to assign it to.

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 another sampling procedure or use the appropriate function to
display a list of the possible sampling procedures.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

QS801 - Details

• The SAP error message QS801 indicates that there is an incompatibility between a sampling procedure and a characteristic in the context of quality management. This typically occurs when you are trying to assign a sampling procedure to a characteristic that does not meet the necessary criteria or requirements.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible Sampling Procedure: The sampling procedure you are trying to use may not be designed for the specific characteristic you are working with. This can happen if the sampling procedure is set up for a different type of measurement or characteristic.
  Characteristic Settings: The characteristic may have specific settings or attributes that do not align with the requirements of the sampling procedure.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the Quality Management (QM) module that lead to this incompatibility.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Sampling Procedure: Review the sampling procedure you are trying to use. Ensure that it is appropriate for the characteristic in question. You can do this