How To Fix QC139 - Material &1 origin '&2' inspection type '&3' already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Material &1 origin '&2' inspection type '&3' already exists

What causes this issue?

You want to include material &V1& with inspection lot origin '&V2' and
inspection type '&V3&' in the list. The material however already exists
in the list with sort number &V4&.

System Response

A combination of origin and inspection type can only appear once in the
list for a material.

How to fix this error?

Enter another material number, a different origin or another inspection
type.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC139 - Material &1 origin '&2' inspection type '&3' already exists ?

  The SAP error message QC139 indicates that there is an attempt to create a new inspection lot for a material that already has an existing inspection lot with the same origin and inspection type. This typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module of SAP when you are trying to create an inspection lot for a material that has already been inspected or is currently under inspection.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Inspection Lot: The primary cause of this error is that an inspection lot for the specified material, origin, and inspection type already exists in the system.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be a mistake in the data entry where the same material and inspection type are being used inadvertently.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured in such a way that it does not allow multiple inspection lots for the same material and inspection type combination.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Inspection Lots: 
  
  Use transaction code QA03 to display existing inspection lots for the material in question. Verify if there is already an inspection lot with the same origin and inspection type.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Lot Status: 
  
  If an inspection lot exists, check its status. If it is still open or in process, you may need to complete or close it before creating a new one.
  
  
  
  Adjust Inspection Type or Origin: 
  
  If you need to create a new inspection lot, consider using a different inspection type or origin if applicable.
  
  
  
  Consult with Quality Management Team: 
  
  If you are unsure about the inspection lot or need to create a new one for valid reasons, consult with your Quality Management team or SAP support to understand the implications and get guidance on how to proceed.
  
  
  
  System Configuration Review: 
  
  If this error occurs frequently and is not expected behavior, it may be necessary to review the system configuration related to inspection lot creation rules.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  QA01 - Create Inspection Lot
  QA02 - Change Inspection Lot
  QA03 - Display Inspection Lot
  
  
  Quality Management Module: Understanding the QM module and how inspection lots are managed can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QC139 error and proceed with your quality inspection processes in SAP.