How To Fix QC029 - For the new version &1, you can copy data from an earlier version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 029

• Message text: For the new version &1, you can copy data from an earlier version

What causes this issue?

If desired, the data for the new certificate profile data will be
copied from an earlier version.

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?

If you want to copy a version, select an entry from the list.
If you don't want to copy data, ignore the list.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC029 - For the new version &1, you can copy data from an earlier version ?

  The SAP error message QC029 indicates that you are trying to create a new version of a quality inspection plan (QIP) or a similar object, but the system is prompting you that you can copy data from an earlier version. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error message QC029 usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Versioning: The system is set up to manage multiple versions of inspection plans, and it expects you to copy data from an existing version rather than creating a new one from scratch.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity and consistency, which means that when creating a new version, it expects that certain data should be derived from an existing version to maintain the quality and relevance of the inspection plan.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QC029 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Copy from Existing Version:
  
  Instead of creating a new version directly, use the "Copy" function to create a new version based on an existing one. This can usually be done in the transaction code for managing inspection plans (e.g., QP01, QP02).
  Select the existing version you want to copy from and proceed with the copy process.
  
  
  
  Check Version Management Settings:
  
  Ensure that your configuration settings for version management in the Quality Management module are correctly set up. This may involve checking the configuration in SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) under Quality Management settings.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Consult the SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management and inspection plans to understand the versioning process better.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify inspection plans and their versions.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QP01 (Create Inspection Plan), QP02 (Change Inspection Plan), and QP03 (Display Inspection Plan).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or specific fixes related to error QC029.
  Quality Management Module: Understanding the overall structure and functionality of the Quality Management module in SAP can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QC029 error and successfully create a new version of your inspection plan.