How To Fix QAM138 - Activity &1 has a valid copy &2 and cannot therefore be copied

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QAM - General Message Class for Quality Issue Management

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Activity &1 has a valid copy &2 and cannot therefore be copied

What causes this issue?

You want to copy an activity which was already copied.

System Response

As long as the existing copy has not been deleted or canceled, no new
copy can be made.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QAM138 - Activity &1 has a valid copy &2 and cannot therefore be copied ?

  The SAP error message QAM138 indicates that there is an attempt to copy an activity (in the context of Quality Management) that already has a valid copy associated with it. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) processes, where activities are managed and tracked.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to create a new copy of an activity that already exists in the system.
  The system has a restriction that prevents the duplication of activities that already have a valid copy.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Copies: 
  
  Verify if there is already a valid copy of the activity you are trying to copy. You can do this by checking the activity's details in the system.
  
  
  
  Use the Existing Copy: 
  
  If a valid copy exists, consider using that copy instead of creating a new one. You can modify the existing copy if necessary.
  
  
  
  Delete or Archive the Existing Copy: 
  
  If you need to create a new copy for some reason, you may need to delete or archive the existing copy first. Ensure that this action is compliant with your organization's data management policies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources related to Quality Management activities for any specific guidelines or restrictions regarding copying activities.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide insights specific to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP QM, such as QAC3 (for copying activities) and QAC1 (for creating activities).
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the copy operation.
  System Configuration: Check if there are any custom configurations or enhancements in your SAP system that might affect the copying of activities.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the QAM138 error effectively.