How To Fix QF073 - Defect item & is already completed- only display is possible

QF073 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QF - Defects Recording

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Defect item & is already completed- only display is possible

What causes this issue?

Defect item &v1& is assigned to a quality notification that has already
been processed and completed.
You cannot process completed quality notifications using the functions
for defects recording.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Process the desired defect item using the functions for the quality
notifications.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

QF073 - Details

• The SAP error message QF073 indicates that a defect item has already been completed, and therefore, only display actions are possible for that item. This message typically arises in the context of quality management processes, particularly when dealing with defect notifications or quality notifications in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to perform an action (such as editing or processing) on a defect item that has already been marked as completed. In SAP, once a defect item is completed, it is locked for further modifications to maintain data integrity and ensure that the quality management process is followed correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Status: Verify the status of the defect item. If it is indeed marked as completed, you will not be able to make changes to it.
  
  
  Review Documentation: If you need to make changes or add information, you may need to create a new defect notification