How To Fix QY216 - The sample-drawing procedure cannot have an initial value

QY216 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QY - QM: Sample management

• Message number: 216

• Message text: The sample-drawing procedure cannot have an initial value

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QY216 - The sample-drawing procedure cannot have an initial value ?

  The SAP error message QY216, which states "The sample-drawing procedure cannot have an initial value," typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) when dealing with inspection plans and sample drawing procedures. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of the sample-drawing procedure in the inspection plan.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The sample-drawing procedure has been set up incorrectly, particularly if it is defined to have an initial value when it should not.
  Missing Parameters: The sample-drawing procedure may be missing required parameters or settings that define how samples should be drawn.
  Incompatibility: The sample-drawing procedure may not be compatible with the type of inspection or the material being inspected.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Sample-Drawing Procedure Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the sample-drawing procedure in the SAP system.
  Ensure that the procedure does not have