How To Fix QAM256 - Reference system for object type &1 already exists in Customizing

QAM256 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 256

• Message text: Reference system for object type &1 already exists in Customizing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QAM256 - Reference system for object type &1 already exists in Customizing ?

  The SAP error message QAM256 indicates that there is an attempt to create a reference system for a specific object type (denoted by &1) in the Customizing settings, but a reference system for that object type already exists. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or other modules where reference systems are used for various configurations.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the existence of a duplicate entry in the Customizing settings for the specified object type. This can happen if:
  
  A reference system was previously created and not properly deleted.
  There was an attempt to create a new reference system without checking for existing entries.
  There may be inconsistencies in the Customizing settings due to manual changes or data migration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QAM256 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Reference Systems:
  
  Navigate to the relevant Customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and check the settings for the object type indicated by &1.
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