How To Fix RPLM_RECORD_RESULTS031 - Number of nonconforming units for char. &1 is greater than insp. scope

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPLM_RECORD_RESULTS - Messages for Results Recording for Portal Role

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Number of nonconforming units for char. &1 is greater than insp. scope

What causes this issue?

You can enter the number of nonconforming units directly, or the system
can determine the number of nonconforming units based on the number of
sample units that are outside the tolerance range.

System Response

The number of nonconforming sample units cannot be greater than the
number of inspected single units.

How to fix this error?

Check and correct your entry.

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 RPLM_RECORD_RESULTS031 - Number of nonconforming units for char. &1 is greater than insp. scope ?

  The SAP error message RPLM_RECORD_RESULTS031 indicates that the number of nonconforming units recorded for a specific characteristic (denoted by &1) exceeds the inspection scope defined for that inspection lot. This typically occurs during quality inspection processes when the recorded results do not align with the expected or allowed values.
  Cause:
  
  Data Entry Error: The user may have mistakenly entered a number of nonconforming units that is higher than the total number of units inspected.
  Inspection Scope Misconfiguration: The inspection scope may not be set correctly, leading to discrepancies between the expected and actual results.
  Lot Size Changes: If the lot size has changed after the inspection lot was created, it may lead to inconsistencies in the recorded results.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the quality management module in SAP that affect how inspection results are processed.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Data Entry: Check the number of nonconforming units entered for the characteristic. Ensure that it does not exceed the total number of units inspected.
  Review Inspection Scope: Confirm that the inspection scope is correctly defined for the inspection lot. You may need to adjust the inspection characteristics or the lot size.
  Adjust Inspection Lot: If the lot size has changed, you may need to create a new inspection lot or adjust the existing one to reflect the correct number of units.
  Consult Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP configuration team to ensure that the quality management settings are correctly configured for your processes.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like QA32 (for displaying inspection lots) or QA11 (for recording results) to review and correct the inspection lot details.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Quality Management (QM) processes to understand how inspection lots and characteristics are managed.
  Training: Ensure that users involved in data entry and quality inspections are adequately trained on the processes and the importance of accurate data entry.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that the inspection results are accurately recorded in SAP.