How To Fix QST077 - An inspection of material samples is not planned in this inspection plan

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QST - Stability Study

• Message number: 077

• Message text: An inspection of material samples is not planned in this inspection plan

What causes this issue?

There is no inspection point that allows for the inspection of
samples assigned to the selected inspection plan.

System Response

For a stability test, you can only assign an inspection plan that
allows an inspection of material samples.

How to fix this error?

Maintain an inspection point in your selected inspection plan that
allows the inspection of samples, or select a different
inspection plan that fulfills this condition.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QST077 - An inspection of material samples is not planned in this inspection plan ?

  The SAP error message QST077, which states "An inspection of material samples is not planned in this inspection plan," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to execute an inspection lot or perform a quality inspection based on an inspection plan that does not have any sample inspection defined.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Sample Inspection: The inspection plan you are using does not have any sample inspection defined for the material or the operation you are trying to inspect.
  Incorrect Inspection Plan: The inspection plan assigned to the material may not be the correct one, or it may not be fully configured for the specific inspection characteristics.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the inspection plan or the material master data.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Inspection Plan:
  
  Go to the inspection plan in transaction code QP01 (Create Inspection Plan) or QP02 (Change Inspection Plan).
  Verify that the inspection characteristics have sample inspection defined. If not, you will need to add sample inspection specifications.
  
  
  
  Define Sample Inspection:
  
  If the inspection plan does not have sample inspection defined, you can add it by editing the inspection characteristics and specifying the sampling procedure and the sample size.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Check the material master data in transaction code MM03 (Display Material) to ensure that the correct inspection plan is assigned to the material.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Inspection Plan:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct inspection plan for the material and the specific inspection lot you are trying to create or process.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about how to configure the inspection plan or the sampling procedures, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP QM module expert.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QP01 - Create Inspection Plan
  QP02 - Change Inspection Plan
  QP03 - Display Inspection Plan
  MM03 - Display Material Master
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Ensure that the Quality Management module is properly configured in your SAP system, including the settings for inspection plans and sampling procedures.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message QST077 and successfully plan inspections for your materials.