How To Fix EG158 - Certification record already exists for lot &1

EG158 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EG - IS-U device management

• Message number: 158

• Message text: Certification record already exists for lot &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EG158 - Certification record already exists for lot &1 ?

  The SAP error message EG158, which states "Certification record already exists for lot &1," typically occurs in the context of quality management and certification processes within SAP. This error indicates that there is already a certification record for the specified lot number, and the system does not allow the creation of a duplicate certification record.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Certification Entry: The most common cause of this error is an attempt to create a certification record for a lot that already has an existing certification.
  Incorrect Lot Number: The lot number specified may be incorrect or may have been entered multiple times inadvertently.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the quality management module that enforce unique certification records for lots.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Certification Records: 
  
  Use transaction codes like QA32 or QA03 to check if a certification record already exists for the specified lot number. If it does, you may need to update or