How To Fix LQ031 - The new text is not part of the character string of the reference text

LQ031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LQ - Proposal Pool Management

• Message number: 031

• Message text: The new text is not part of the character string of the reference text

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LQ031 - The new text is not part of the character string of the reference text ?

  The SAP error message LQ031, which states "The new text is not part of the character string of the reference text," typically occurs in the context of text management in SAP, particularly when dealing with text elements in logistics or other modules where text strings are compared or validated.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you are trying to add or modify a text element (like a description or note) that does not conform to the expected format or content of a reference text. The system expects the new text to be a substring or a modification of an existing reference text, and if it is not, the error is triggered.
  Possible Causes Include:
  
  Mismatch in Text Length: The new text may exceed the length of the reference text or not fit the expected format.
  Invalid Characters: The new text may contain characters that are not allowed or expected in the context of the reference