How To Fix VDM_QM_INSPECTION_BO511 - Create failed: sample result with the same key already exists

VDM_QM_INSPECTION_BO511 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VDM_QM_INSPECTION_BO - Messages of Business Objects for Inspection

• Message number: 511

• Message text: Create failed: sample result with the same key already exists

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VDM_QM_INSPECTION_BO511 - Details

• The SAP error message "VDM_QM_INSPECTION_BO511 Create failed: sample result with the same key already exists" typically occurs in the Quality Management (QM) module when there is an attempt to create a sample result that conflicts with an existing entry in the database. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause is that a sample result with the same key (e.g., inspection lot number, characteristic, etc.) already exists in the system. The system prevents the creation of duplicate entries to maintain data integrity.
  Incorrect Data Entry: There may be an issue with the data being entered, such as incorrect or incomplete information that leads to a conflict with existing records.
  System Configuration: There might be configuration settings in the QM module that enforce unique constraints on certain fields, leading to this error when those constraints are violated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Records: Verify if a sample result with the same key already