How To Fix QD960 - Valuation rule &1 (client &2) already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 960

• Message text: Valuation rule &1 (client &2) already exists

What causes this issue?

The valuation rule is already available in the client specified and was
not overwritten. It is needed for special cases within results
recording:
A1, when there is a 100% inspection and the lot size, for example, is
less than the predefined sample size

How to fix this error?

Check the entry.
The valuation rules are maintained in
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFMENUOLQSQDM1>Customizing</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QD960 - Valuation rule &1 (client &2) already exists ?

  The SAP error message QD960 indicates that a valuation rule already exists for the specified client. This error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify a valuation rule in the Quality Management (QM) module, and the system detects that a rule with the same identifier already exists in the specified client.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that a valuation rule with the same name or identifier has already been created in the system for the specified client.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is not correctly identifying existing rules, leading to attempts to create duplicates.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting configuration from one system to another, there may be conflicts with existing entries.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Valuation Rules: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., SPRO for configuration) and check the existing valuation rules in the Quality Management settings.
  Use transaction codes like QS21 (Create Valuation Rule) or QS22 (Change Valuation Rule) to view existing rules.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing Rule: 
  
  If you find that the valuation rule already exists and you need to create a new one, consider modifying the existing rule or deleting it if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Identifier: 
  
  If you need to create a new valuation rule, ensure that you use a unique identifier that does not conflict with existing rules.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: 
  
  If this issue arises after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that they do not contain conflicting entries.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for any specific guidelines related to valuation rules in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QS21, QS22, and SPRO for configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to valuation rules in your version of SAP.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify valuation rules in the system.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QD960 error and successfully manage valuation rules in your SAP system.