How To Fix QM031 - You cannot use the current notification as a copy model

QM031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 031

• Message text: You cannot use the current notification as a copy model

What causes this issue?

You have entered the number of the current notification in the field
for the copy model number. You cannot reference the current
notification as a copy model.

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?

Select another notification as a copy model.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

QM031 - Details

• The SAP error message QM031, which states "You cannot use the current notification as a copy model," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create a new notification by copying an existing one, but the system has determined that the existing notification cannot be used as a model for copying.
  Causes:
  
  Notification Status: The existing notification may be in a status that does not allow it to be used as a copy model. For example, if the notification is closed or completed, it may not be eligible for copying.
  Notification Type: The type of notification you are trying to copy may not be compatible with the type you are trying to create. Different notification types may have different rules regarding copying.
  Missing Required Fields: The existing notification may not have all the required fields filled out, making it unsuitable for copying.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions