How To Fix QPROBSOLVPROC018 - Quality task &1 already has a successor: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QPROBSOLVPROC - Messages for Problem-Solving Process

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Quality task &1 already has a successor: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QPROBSOLVPROC018 - Quality task &1 already has a successor: &2 ?

  The SAP error message QPROBSOLVPROC018 indicates that a quality task (identified by &1) already has a successor (identified by &2). This typically occurs in the context of quality management processes where tasks are linked in a sequence, and the system is trying to create a new successor for a task that already has one.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to assign a new successor to a quality task that already has an existing successor. In SAP Quality Management (QM), tasks can be linked to ensure that processes are followed in a specific order. If a task already has a successor, the system prevents the creation of another one to maintain the integrity of the task sequence.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Successor: Review the quality task (the one identified by &1) to see what the current successor (identified by &2) is. You can do this by navigating to the quality task in the SAP system and checking its details.
  
  
  Modify the Existing Successor: If you need to change the successor, you may need to first delete or modify the existing successor before you can assign a new one. Ensure that this change aligns with your quality management process.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to your organization's quality management documentation or SAP help resources to understand the implications of changing task successors.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify quality tasks and their successors. If not, contact your SAP administrator.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Quality Management (QM) Module: Understanding how tasks and their relationships work within the QM module can help prevent similar issues in the future.
  Task Management: Familiarize yourself with the task management process in SAP, including how to create, modify, and delete tasks and their successors.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that might address this issue or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and continue with your quality management processes in SAP.