How To Fix QA214 - Inspection type & has already been assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Inspection type & has already been assigned

What causes this issue?

This inspection type was already assigned to the material in this plant.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA214 - Inspection type & has already been assigned ?

  The SAP error message QA214 indicates that the inspection type you are trying to assign to a material or a batch has already been assigned. This typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when you attempt to assign an inspection type to a material that already has that inspection type assigned.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Assignment: The inspection type is already linked to the material or batch in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the Quality Management settings that allows for the same inspection type to be assigned multiple times.
  Incorrect Data Entry: The user may have mistakenly tried to assign the same inspection type again without realizing it is already assigned.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Assignments: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the Quality Management view to see if the inspection type is already assigned.
  You can also use transaction code QA03 to check existing inspection lots and their types.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Assignment:
  
  If you find that the inspection type is indeed assigned and you need to change it, you can remove the existing assignment (if applicable) and then reassign the inspection type.
  Use transaction code OQ01 to manage inspection types and their assignments.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you believe this is a configuration issue, consult with your SAP QM consultant to review the settings in the Quality Management module.
  Ensure that the configuration allows for the intended assignments without conflicts.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on how to check existing assignments before attempting to assign inspection types to avoid this error in the future.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  OQ01: Maintain Inspection Types
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management for more detailed information on inspection types and their management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QA214 error and manage inspection types effectively in your SAP system.