How To Fix /SCWM/QINSP017 - Inspection object type version already exists and is being restored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/QINSP -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Inspection object type version already exists and is being restored

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/QINSP017 - Inspection object type version already exists and is being restored ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/QINSP017 Inspection object type version already exists and is being restored typically occurs in the context of the SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) module, particularly when dealing with inspection objects and quality management processes.
  
  Cause:
  This error message indicates that there is an attempt to create or restore an inspection object type version that already exists in the system. This can happen due to several reasons, such as:
  
  Duplicate Entries: There may be an attempt to create a new version of an inspection object type that already exists in the system.
  Data Consistency Issues: There might be inconsistencies in the data, possibly due to previous failed transactions or incomplete processes.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for inspection object types may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts when trying to create or restore versions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Versions: Verify if the inspection object