How To Fix QT015 - An inspection point already exists for the key fields

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QT - QM: Inspection during production (with inspection points)

• Message number: 015

• Message text: An inspection point already exists for the key fields

What causes this issue?

Although key fields for an inspection point may be changed using this
function, no inspection point may exist for new key fields.

System Response

Changing the entered key fields is not allowed.

How to fix this error?

Record key fields for which there is no inspection point, or use the
existing key fields.
If you record inspection results for the entered key fields, you must
enter results recording again using the specified key fields.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QT015 - An inspection point already exists for the key fields ?

  The SAP error message QT015, which states "An inspection point already exists for the key fields," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create an inspection point for a material or batch that already has an existing inspection point for the same key fields.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to create a new inspection point for a material or batch that already has an inspection point defined for the same characteristics (key fields).
  The system checks for existing inspection points based on the key fields (such as material number, batch number, inspection lot, etc.) and finds a match.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Inspection Points:
  
  Use transaction code QA32 or QA03 to display existing inspection lots and points. Verify if an inspection point already exists for the material or batch you are working with.
  
  
  
  Review Key Fields:
  
  Ensure that you are using