How To Fix QPCP048 - Source object &1 of type &2 does not exist

QPCP048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QPCP - Control Plan

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Source object &1 of type &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QPCP048 - Source object &1 of type &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message QPCP048 indicates that a source object of a specified type does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or when dealing with inspection plans, quality notifications, or similar objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Non-existent Object: The object you are trying to reference (e.g., inspection plan, characteristic, etc.) does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the object name or ID.
  Deleted Object: The object may have been deleted or archived, making it unavailable for the current operation.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration or setup of the quality management module, leading to the system not recognizing the object.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QPCP048 error, you can