How To Fix 5G167 - QDP & & & already defined as default QDP

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5G - HR: Messages for Britain

• Message number: 167

• Message text: QDP & & & already defined as default QDP

What causes this issue?

You have tried to define a QDP as the default QDP although the QDP &V3&
has already been defined as the default for the employee subgroup
grouping &V1& and personnel subarea grouping &V2&.

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?

Correct your entries so that the relevant QDP is defined as the default
QDP.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5G167 - QDP & & & already defined as default QDP ?

  The SAP error message 5G167 indicates that a Quality Data Point (QDP) is already defined as the default QDP in the system. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to set a QDP as default that has already been designated as such.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Definition: The QDP you are trying to set as default is already marked as the default QDP in the system.
  Configuration Error: There may be a configuration issue where multiple QDPs are being incorrectly set or referenced.
  Data Integrity Issues: There could be inconsistencies in the data that lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Default QDP: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., transaction code QDP1 or QDP2 depending on your version) to view the existing QDPs.
  Identify which QDP is currently set as the default.
  
  
  
  Modify Default Setting:
  
  If you need to change the default QDP, you will need to first unset the current default QDP before setting a new one.
  This can usually be done by selecting the current default QDP and changing its status.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that your configuration settings do not have conflicting definitions for QDPs.
  Check for any custom developments or enhancements that might be affecting the QDP settings.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions related to QDP management in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to Quality Management (QM) and QDP management, such as QDP1 (Create QDP), QDP2 (Change QDP), and QDP3 (Display QDP).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to QDP settings.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your QDP settings effectively.