How To Fix QS814 - No appropriate sampling procedure could be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 814

• Message text: No appropriate sampling procedure could be found

What causes this issue?

There is no sampling procedure available in the system yet that fits
your characteristic.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS814 - No appropriate sampling procedure could be found ?

  The SAP error message QS814 ("No appropriate sampling procedure could be found") typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) when the system is unable to find a suitable sampling procedure for a given inspection lot. This can happen for various reasons, and understanding the cause and potential solutions is essential for resolving the issue.
  Causes of QS814 Error
  
  
  Missing Sampling Procedure: The most common cause is that there is no sampling procedure defined for the material or inspection type in the system.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The sampling procedure may not be correctly assigned to the material or inspection lot. This can happen if the configuration settings in the quality management module are not properly set up.
  
  
  Inspection Type: The inspection type being used may not have a sampling procedure associated with it.
  
  
  Material Master Data: The material master data may not have the necessary quality management views or settings configured.
  
  
  Plant-Specific Settings: The sampling procedure may be defined at a different plant level, and the current plant may not have the appropriate settings.
  
  
  Solutions to QS814 Error
  
  
  Define Sampling Procedure:
  
  Go to the transaction code Q/AM (Quality Management) or SPRO (Customizing) to define a new sampling procedure.
  Ensure that the sampling procedure is created and meets the requirements for the inspection type and material.
  
  
  
  Assign Sampling Procedure:
  
  Check the assignment of the sampling procedure to the relevant inspection type. This can be done in the customizing settings under Quality Management > Quality Planning > Inspection Planning > Sampling Procedures.
  
  
  
  Check Material Master:
  
  Verify that the material master has the necessary quality management views activated. You can do this using transaction code MM02 to check the material's quality management settings.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Type Settings:
  
  Ensure that the inspection type you are using has a sampling procedure assigned. You can check this in the customizing settings for the specific inspection type.
  
  
  
  Plant-Specific Configuration:
  
  If the sampling procedure is defined at a different plant level, ensure that the correct plant is being used in the inspection lot.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring sampling procedures and quality management settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as Q/AM, MM02, SPRO, and QA32 (for managing inspection lots).
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the QS814 error for specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  User Exits and BAdIs: If custom logic is involved, consider checking for any user exits or BAdIs that may affect the sampling procedure determination.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QS814 error and implement the necessary solutions to resolve it.