How To Fix Q3144 - Code &1 &2 is deactivated and can no longer be changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q3 - QM Master Data Messages: Catalogs

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Code &1 &2 is deactivated and can no longer be changed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q3144 - Code &1 &2 is deactivated and can no longer be changed ?

  The SAP error message Q3144 indicates that a specific quality management (QM) code (identified by &1 &2) has been deactivated and cannot be modified. This typically occurs in the context of quality notifications, inspection lots, or other QM-related processes where certain codes or statuses are no longer active.
  Cause:
  
  Deactivation of Code: The code in question has been deactivated in the system, meaning it is no longer available for use in quality management processes.
  Status Change: The object (e.g., inspection lot, notification) associated with the code may have reached a status where changes are restricted.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may prevent changes to certain codes once they are deactivated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Code Status: Verify the status of the code in the relevant configuration settings. You can do this by navigating to the appropriate transaction (e.g., OQ01 for quality notifications) and checking the status of the code.
  Reactivate Code: If necessary and appropriate, you may need to reactivate the code in the system. This typically requires access to the configuration settings and may involve using transaction codes like OQ01 or OQ02.
  Review Related Objects: Check if there are any related objects (like inspection lots or notifications) that are still using the deactivated code. If so, you may need to update or close those objects before making changes.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to quality management to understand the implications of deactivating codes and the process for reactivation.
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OQ01 (Create Quality Notification), OQ02 (Change Quality Notification), and OQ03 (Display Quality Notification).
  Quality Management Configuration: Understanding the configuration settings for quality management in SAP can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to quality codes and related objects.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the Q3144 error message effectively.