How To Fix QM066 - Default notification type already maintained for category &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 066

• Message text: Default notification type already maintained for category &2

What causes this issue?

You want to set the quality notification type &V1& as the default for
the defect category &V2&. This is currently not possible because the
quality notification type &V3& is already set as the default.

System Response

The default flag for the current mapping entry is not set.

How to fix this error?

If you still want to set the quality notification type &V1& as the
default, proceed as follows:
Remove the default flag for the mapping entry of the quality
notification type &V3& and the defect category &V2&. Save your changes.
If a mapping entry for the quality notification type &V1& and the defect
category &V2& does not exist, maintain it. Set the default flag. Save
your changes.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM066 - Default notification type already maintained for category &2 ?

  The SAP error message QM066, which states "Default notification type already maintained for category &2," typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when there is an attempt to create or modify a notification type that is already assigned as the default for a specific notification category.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to set a notification type as the default for a category that already has a default notification type assigned.
  There is a configuration issue where the same notification type is being assigned to multiple categories or is being incorrectly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for notification types in the SAP system. This can typically be found under:
  
  SPRO ? Quality Management ? Quality Notifications ? Define Notification Types.
  
  
  Look for the notification category that is causing the issue (indicated by &2 in the error message) and check which notification type is currently set as the default.
  
  
  
  Modify or Remove Default Setting:
  
  If you find that the notification type you are trying to set as default is already assigned to another category, you will need to either:
  
  Change the default notification type for the existing category to another type.
  Remove the default setting from the existing category if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  
  
  Assign a Different Notification Type:
  
  If you need to keep the existing default notification type for the current category, consider assigning a different notification type as the default for the category you are working with.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save your configuration and try to perform the action that triggered the error again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Notification Types: In SAP QM, notification types are used to categorize different types of quality notifications (e.g., defects, complaints, etc.). Each type can have specific settings and processes associated with it.
  Categories: Notification categories help in organizing notifications based on their purpose and can include categories like "Quality Notification," "Maintenance Notification," etc.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like QM01 (Create Quality Notification) or QM02 (Change Quality Notification) to work with notifications directly.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP administrator or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP QM for further assistance.