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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 an initial value set. If it does, remove it or set it to a valid value according to your quality management requirements.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  Open the inspection plan associated with the error.
  Verify that the sample-drawing procedure is correctly assigned and that all necessary parameters are filled out.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on configuring sample-drawing procedures correctly.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Procedures:
  
  If the issue persists, try using a different sample-drawing procedure to see if the error is specific to the one currently in use.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as QPP1 (Create Sample Drawing Procedure) or QPP2 (Change Sample Drawing Procedure) to access and modify the sample-drawing procedures.
  Quality Management Module: Familiarize yourself with the Quality Management (QM) module in SAP, as understanding its components can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to the sample-drawing procedures and inspection plans.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and correct the issue causing the QY216 error message in SAP.