How To Fix QE038 - Results confirmation already exists for insp. unit &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QE - RM-QSS Fehlertexte zur Ergebniserfassung

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Results confirmation already exists for insp. unit &1

What causes this issue?

Results have already been recorded for the unit to be inspected (serial
number). The confirmation may have already taken place in results
recording for the following:

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Sample
Inspection point
Equipment
Functional location
Partial lot for a delivery
The numbers for units to be inspected are unique for the inspection lot.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE038 - Results confirmation already exists for insp. unit &1 ?

  The SAP error message QE038 ("Results confirmation already exists for inspection unit &1") typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when you attempt to confirm inspection results for an inspection lot that has already been confirmed. This means that the system has already recorded results for the specified inspection unit, and you cannot confirm results again for the same unit.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Confirmation: The most common cause is that the inspection results for the inspection lot have already been entered and confirmed in the system.
  Incorrect Process Flow: The process flow may not have been followed correctly, leading to attempts to confirm results multiple times.
  System Configuration: There may be specific configurations or settings in the system that prevent re-confirmation of results.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Confirmations: 
  
  Use transaction code QE02 (Change Inspection Lot) or QE03 (Display Inspection Lot) to check if results have already been confirmed for the inspection lot in question.
  Review the inspection lot history to see the existing confirmations.
  
  
  
  Avoid Duplicate Entries: 
  
  Ensure that you are not trying to confirm results for the same inspection unit again. If you need to make changes, consider using the appropriate transaction to modify existing results instead of trying to confirm again.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction: 
  
  If you need to change or update the results, use the appropriate transaction (like QE02) to modify the existing confirmation rather than attempting to create a new one.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling inspection lot confirmations to ensure compliance with the correct procedures.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you believe this message is appearing in error or if you need further assistance, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Inspection Lot: An inspection lot is a quantity of material that is subject to quality inspection. Each lot can have multiple inspection units.
  Quality Management Module: The QM module in SAP is used for managing quality in processes, including inspections, quality control, and compliance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  QA32: Display Inspection Lots
  QE01: Results Recording
  QE02: Change Results Recording
  QE03: Display Results Recording
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QE038 error and proceed with your quality management processes effectively.