How To Fix Q6256 - Default connection already exists: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Default connection already exists: &1

What causes this issue?

Connection &V2& is already entered as the default connection to the
secondary database. If you want to select a new default connection to
the secondary database, delete the existing connection.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q6256 - Default connection already exists: &1 ?

  The SAP error message Q6256, which states "Default connection already exists: &1," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or when dealing with inspection plans and characteristics in SAP. This error indicates that there is an attempt to create a default connection for a characteristic or inspection plan that already has a default connection defined.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system is trying to create a new default connection for a characteristic or inspection plan that already has an existing default connection. This can happen during the following scenarios:
  
  When trying to assign a new default connection to an existing characteristic.
  When attempting to create or modify an inspection plan that already has a default connection set.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error Q6256, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Connections:
  
  Navigate to the characteristic or inspection plan in question and check the existing connections. You can do this by using transaction codes like QDP1 (for characteristics) or QP01 (for inspection plans).
  Look for any existing default connections that are already assigned.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Connection:
  
  If you find an existing default connection that you do not need, you can either modify it or delete it to free up the default connection slot.
  If you need to keep the existing connection, consider whether you can use it instead of creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Create a New Connection:
  
  If you need to create a new connection, ensure that it does not conflict with existing connections. You may need to adjust the settings or parameters of the existing connections to accommodate the new one.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management and inspection plans for more detailed guidance on managing connections.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unsure about making changes, 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 QP01, QP02, QP03 for inspection plans, and QDP1, QDP2, QDP3 for characteristics.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Quality Management Configuration: Understanding the configuration settings in the Quality Management module can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message Q6256 and manage your inspection plans and characteristics effectively.