How To Fix QPCP017 - Control plan identifier &1 protected

QPCP017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QPCP - Control Plan

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Control plan identifier &1 protected

What causes this issue?

You want to create a control plan with the <LS>Simulation</> identifier.
You cannot do this because the system can only automatically allocate
the <LS>Simulation</> identifier in simulation mode.

System Response

You cannot manually create a control plan with the <LS>Simulation</>
identifier.

How to fix this error?

Choose another identifier.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

QPCP017 - Details

• The SAP error message QPCP017, which states "Control plan identifier &1 protected," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP. This error indicates that the control plan you are trying to modify or delete is currently protected, meaning that it cannot be changed or removed due to certain restrictions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Protection Status: The control plan is marked as protected, which prevents any modifications or deletions. This protection can be set for various reasons, such as ensuring data integrity or compliance with quality standards.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify or delete the control plan.
  Active Usage: The control plan might be actively used in production or linked to other processes, making it unavailable for changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Protection Status: Review the control plan's status in the system. If it is protected, you may need to unprotect it. This can typically be done by navigating to the control