How To Fix Q6061 - Source field &1-&2 is the reference field

Q6061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Source field &1-&2 is the reference field

What causes this issue?

You entered &V1&-&V2& as additional source field. This field is the
current reference field.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

When activating an infostructure, the system will ignore this additional
source field. This means that this entry will not result in an error,
but it will not be acknowledged by the system.

How to fix this error?

Leave the additional source field &V1&-&V2& out or change the reference
field.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q6061 - Source field &1-&2 is the reference field ?

  The SAP error message Q6061, which states "Source field &1-&2 is the reference field," typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) processes, particularly when dealing with inspection lots, quality notifications, or similar functionalities. This error indicates that there is an issue with the reference field being used in a quality-related transaction.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The reference field specified in the configuration does not match the expected source field in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data being processed, such as incorrect entries in the inspection lot or quality notification.
  Missing or Incorrect Master Data: The master data related to the material, vendor, or inspection characteristics may be incomplete or incorrectly set up.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or modify the reference field.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the Q6061 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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