How To Fix QA301 - Inspection type &1 (delivery) is already active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 301

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

What causes this issue?

You want to activate an inspection type that is assigned to origin 02
(goods issue). However, at least one inspection type has been activated
that is assigned to a delivery-related origin (10, 11, or 12).
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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA301 - Inspection type &1 (delivery) is already active ?

  The SAP error message QA301 indicates that the inspection type specified (in this case, related to delivery) is already active for the material in question. This typically occurs when you attempt to create a new inspection lot or activate an inspection type that is already in use.
  Cause:
  
  Inspection Type Already Active: The inspection type you are trying to activate or create is already active for the material in the system.
  Multiple Processes: There may be multiple processes or transactions trying to access the same inspection type simultaneously.
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration settings in the Quality Management (QM) module that are not set up correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Inspection Types: 
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM03) and check the Quality Management view to see if the inspection type is already active.
  If it is active, you may not need to activate it again.
  
  
  
  Deactivate Inspection Type: 
  
  If you need to deactivate the inspection type, you can do so in the material master (transaction code MM02) under the Quality Management view. However, be cautious as this may affect ongoing processes.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Lot: 
  
  Check if there are any open inspection lots for the material and inspection type. You can use transaction code QA03 to view existing inspection lots.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration: 
  
  If you suspect a configuration issue, consult with your SAP QM consultant to review the settings for inspection types and ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  System Lock: 
  
  If the error is due to a system lock (e.g., another user is processing the same inspection type), wait for the other transaction to complete and try again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material Master
  MM02: Change Material Master
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  
  
  Quality Management (QM) Module: Familiarize yourself with the QM module in SAP, as it handles inspection types, inspection lots, and quality control processes.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.