How To Fix QST019 - Quantity of samples for storage conds exceeds quantity of initial sample

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QST - Stability Study

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Quantity of samples for storage conds exceeds quantity of initial sample

What causes this issue?

The sum of quantities of all samples for storage conditions in
the stability study exceeds the quantity of the initial sample.
The calculation of the total quantity, and the checking of the total
quantity against the quantity of the initial sample, are only performed
if the units of measure for all stability samples (initial sample and
storage conditions) are identical.

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?

Check the quantities of the storage conditions.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QST019 - Quantity of samples for storage conds exceeds quantity of initial sample ?

  The SAP error message QST019 ("Quantity of samples for storage conditions exceeds quantity of initial sample") typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) when dealing with sample management and storage conditions. This error indicates that the quantity of samples you are trying to assign to specific storage conditions exceeds the quantity of the initial sample that was defined.
  Cause:
  
  Mismatch in Sample Quantity: The quantity of samples you are trying to assign to a storage condition is greater than the total quantity of the initial sample that was created.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with how the sampling procedure or storage conditions are configured in the system.
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered a higher quantity for the samples than what was originally defined.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Initial Sample Quantity: Verify the quantity of the initial sample that was created. Ensure that the quantity you are trying to assign to the storage conditions does not exceed this amount.
  Adjust Sample Quantity: If you need to assign a specific quantity to storage conditions, adjust the quantity of samples to be within the limits of the initial sample.
  Review Configuration: If the issue persists, review the configuration of the sampling procedure and storage conditions in the SAP system to ensure they are set up correctly.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to manage samples and storage conditions effectively.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the correct procedures for entering sample quantities and managing storage conditions to prevent future occurrences of this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Quality Management Module: Familiarize yourself with the Quality Management (QM) module in SAP, particularly the areas related to sampling and storage conditions.
  Transaction Codes: Use relevant transaction codes (e.g., QA32 for quality inspection lot management) to review and manage inspection lots and samples.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP experts for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.