How To Fix QA300 - Inspection type &1 (goods issue) is already active

QA300 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 300

• Message text: Inspection type &1 (goods issue) is already active

What causes this issue?

You want to activate an inspection type that is assigned to a delivery-
related origin (10, 11 or 12). However, at least one inspection type has
been activated that is assigned to origin 02 (Goods issue).
If you post a goods issue for delivery for this material, this can lead
to two inspection lots being created.

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?

Ignore the warning, or deselect the activation indicator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

QA300 - Details

• The SAP error message QA300 indicates that the inspection type specified (represented by &1) for a goods issue is already active. This typically occurs in the context of quality management (QM) processes when you attempt to create or modify an inspection lot or process that is already in use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Inspection Type Already Active: The inspection type you are trying to use is already active for the material or batch in question. This can happen if there are ongoing inspections or if the inspection type was previously activated and not properly closed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Quality Management module that are causing conflicts with the inspection type.
  Data Entry Errors: Incorrect data entry or attempts to create duplicate inspection lots can lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Inspection Lots: Use transaction code QA03 (Display Inspection Lot) to check if there are any active inspection lots for the specified inspection type.