How To Fix IP666 - Inspection plan &1 &2 &3 already deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IP - Messages for preventive maintenance

• Message number: 666

• Message text: Inspection plan &1 &2 &3 already deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IP666 - Inspection plan &1 &2 &3 already deleted ?

  The SAP error message "IP666 Inspection plan &1 &2 &3 already deleted" typically occurs when you attempt to access or modify an inspection plan that has already been deleted from the system. This error is related to the Quality Management (QM) module in SAP, specifically dealing with inspection plans.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Inspection Plan: The inspection plan you are trying to access has been deleted. This could happen due to a manual deletion by a user or through a batch job that cleans up old or unused inspection plans.
  Incorrect Data Entry: You may be trying to reference an inspection plan using incorrect identifiers (e.g., plan type, plan number, and plant).
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with data synchronization that lead to the system not recognizing the inspection plan.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Inspection Plan: Check if the inspection plan indeed exists in the system. You can do this by using transaction codes like IP03 (Display Inspection Plan) to see if the plan is still available.
  Check Deletion Status: If you have access, check the change logs or deletion logs to confirm if the inspection plan was deleted and by whom.
  Recreate Inspection Plan: If the inspection plan is essential for your processes and has been deleted, you may need to recreate it using transaction IP01 (Create Inspection Plan).
  Consult with SAP Support: If you believe this error is occurring due to a system issue or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IP01: Create Inspection Plan
  IP02: Change Inspection Plan
  IP03: Display Inspection Plan
  IP04: Delete Inspection Plan
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to inspection plans and error messages.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view or modify inspection plans in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and understand the status of the inspection plan in question.