How To Fix QF022 - Defects already recorded for the selected object- only update possible

QF022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QF - Defects Recording

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Defects already recorded for the selected object- only update possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QF022 - Defects already recorded for the selected object- only update possible ?

  The SAP error message QF022, which states "Defects already recorded for the selected object - only update possible," typically occurs in the context of quality management processes, particularly when dealing with defect recording in SAP Quality Management (QM) module.
  
  Cause:
  This error message is triggered when you attempt to create a new defect record for an object (such as a material, batch, or inspection lot) that already has existing defect records. In SAP QM, once defects are recorded against an object, the system restricts the creation of new defect records to prevent duplication. Instead, it allows only updates to the existing defect records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Defects: 
  
  Navigate to the defect management screen and check for any existing defect records associated with the object in question. You can do this by using transaction codes like QA32 (for inspection lots) or QE01 (for defect recording).
  
  
  
  Update Existing