How To Fix QST015 - Quantity for storage cond. & is greater than quantity of initial sample

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QST - Stability Study

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Quantity for storage cond. & is greater than quantity of initial sample

What causes this issue?

When defining the storage conditions, the initial sample quantity is
distributed among the individual storage conditions. This means that
the quantity for a storage condition cannot be greater than the
quantity of the initial sample.

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?

Decrease the quantity for the storage condition.

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 QST015 - Quantity for storage cond. & is greater than quantity of initial sample ?

  The SAP error message QST015 ("Quantity for storage condition & is greater than quantity of initial sample") typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) when dealing with inspection lots and sample management. This error indicates that the quantity specified for a particular storage condition exceeds the quantity of the initial sample that was taken for inspection.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Quantities: The quantity you are trying to assign to a specific storage condition (e.g., "Accepted", "Rejected", "Blocked") is greater than the total quantity of the initial sample that was created during the inspection process.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may have been an error in entering the quantities for the storage conditions during the inspection lot processing.
  Inspection Lot Status: The inspection lot may not be in the correct status to allow for the assignment of quantities to storage conditions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Initial Sample Quantity: Check the initial sample quantity in the inspection lot. Ensure that the quantity you are trying to assign to the storage condition does not exceed this amount.
  Adjust Storage Condition Quantities: If you have mistakenly entered a quantity greater than the initial sample, correct the quantity for the storage condition to be less than or equal to the initial sample quantity.
  Review Inspection Lot Status: Ensure that the inspection lot is in a status that allows for the assignment of quantities to storage conditions. If necessary, change the status of the inspection lot.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling inspection lots and storage conditions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like QA32 (Change Inspection Lot) or QA11 (Record Results) to manage inspection lots and their associated data.
  Quality Management Module: This error is part of the Quality Management (QM) module in SAP, which deals with quality control processes, inspection lots, and sample management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in the QM module for further assistance.