How To Fix CQCL013 - A long text already exists for inspection characteristic &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CQCL - Message for Class of Inspection Characteristics

• Message number: 013

• Message text: A long text already exists for inspection characteristic &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CQCL013 - A long text already exists for inspection characteristic &1 ?

  The SAP error message CQCL013 indicates that a long text already exists for the specified inspection characteristic. This error typically occurs when you attempt to create or modify a long text for an inspection characteristic in Quality Management (QM) and the system detects that a long text is already present.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system has detected an existing long text entry for the inspection characteristic you are trying to modify or create a new long text for. In SAP, each inspection characteristic can have a long text associated with it, and the system does not allow multiple long texts for the same characteristic.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Long Text:
  
  Navigate to the inspection characteristic in question and check if a long text already exists. You can do this by using transaction code CQ02 (Change Characteristic) or CQ03 (Display Characteristic).
  Look for the long text section to see the existing text.
  
  
  
  Modify Existing Long Text:
  
  If you need to change the existing long text, you can edit it directly in the long text section of the characteristic. Make the necessary changes and save.
  
  
  
  Delete Existing Long Text:
  
  If you want to replace the existing long text with a new one, you can delete the current long text first and then create a new long text. Be cautious with this approach, as it will remove the existing text.
  
  
  
  Use Different Characteristic:
  
  If the long text you want to create is fundamentally different and should not replace the existing one, consider using a different inspection characteristic that does not have an existing long text.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CQ02: Change Inspection Characteristic
  CQ03: Display Inspection Characteristic
  CQ01: Create Inspection Characteristic
  
  
  
  Long Text Management:
  
  Long texts in SAP are typically managed using the text editor, and you can access them through the long text field in the characteristic maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing inspection characteristics and long texts in the Quality Management module.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CQCL013 error and manage long texts for your inspection characteristics effectively.