How To Fix QD958 - Rule for sample determination &1 (client &2) already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QD - Message-Id. für Dynamisierung

• Message number: 958

• Message text: Rule for sample determination &1 (client &2) already exists

What causes this issue?

The sample determination rule is already available in the client
specified and was not overwritten. It is needed for the following
special cases within inspection processing:
When no sampling procedure was assigned to an inspection characteristic
in an inspection plan
When a 100% inspection is required by the setting of an indicator in
the material master

How to fix this error?

Check the entry.
The rules for sample determination are maintained in
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLQSQDA1>Customizing</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QD958 - Rule for sample determination &1 (client &2) already exists ?

  The SAP error message QD958 indicates that there is an issue with the sample determination rules in the Quality Management (QM) module. Specifically, it means that a sample determination rule for a specific client already exists, and you are trying to create or modify a rule that conflicts with an existing one.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Rule: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to create a sample determination rule that has the same key (e.g., the same combination of parameters) as an existing rule in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration settings where the same rule is inadvertently defined multiple times.
  Client-Specific Settings: The error specifies a client, which means that the rule is client-specific, and you may be trying to create a rule in a client where it already exists.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Rules: 
  
  Go to the transaction code QDV1 (for creating sample determination rules) or QDV2 (for changing sample determination rules) and check the existing rules for the specified client.
  Look for any rules that match the parameters you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Rule:
  
  If you find a duplicate rule, you can either modify it to meet your requirements or delete it if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Use Different Parameters:
  
  If you need to create a new rule, consider using different parameters or criteria that do not conflict with existing rules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to sample determination rules to ensure you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify sample determination rules in the specified client.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QDV1: Create Sample Determination Rule
  QDV2: Change Sample Determination Rule
  QDV3: Display Sample Determination Rule
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or bugs related to sample determination rules.
  
  
  Quality Management Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings in the Quality Management module, particularly those related to sample management and determination.
  
  
  Client-Specific Settings: Remember that rules can be client-specific, so ensure you are working in the correct client environment.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QD958 error and successfully manage your sample determination rules in SAP.