How To Fix PLM_AUDIT037 - Question or higher-level element is not relevant for calculation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_AUDIT - PLM Audit Management: Audit Specific Messages

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Question or higher-level element is not relevant for calculation

What causes this issue?

A question or higher-level element was marked as not relevant for audit
calculation in the audit question list.

System Response

The questions marked as not relevant for audit calculation are not
taken into consideration during audit calculation.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_AUDIT037 - Question or higher-level element is not relevant for calculation ?

  The SAP error message PLM_AUDIT037, which states "Question or higher-level element is not relevant for calculation," typically occurs in the context of SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) when dealing with audits, assessments, or evaluations. This error indicates that the system has encountered a question or element in the audit structure that is not applicable for the calculation being performed.
  Causes:
  
  Inappropriate Question Type: The question or element may not be designed to contribute to the calculation, possibly due to its type or configuration.
  Configuration Issues: The audit or assessment configuration may not be set up correctly, leading to certain questions being marked as irrelevant.
  Hierarchy Issues: If the question is part of a hierarchy, the higher-level element may not be relevant for the specific calculation context.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the data or settings that lead to the system not recognizing the relevance of the question.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Review Question Configuration: Check the configuration of the question or element in the audit. Ensure that it is set up correctly and is intended to be included in the calculations.
  Check Hierarchical Structure: If the question is part of a hierarchy, verify that the higher-level elements are correctly defined and relevant for the calculation.
  Adjust Calculation Settings: Review the settings for the calculation to ensure that all relevant questions are included and that the calculation logic is correctly defined.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on the specific audit or assessment you are working with.
  Testing: Conduct tests with different configurations to identify if the issue persists and to isolate the cause.
  Seek Support: If the issue cannot be resolved, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide updates and patches.
  Audit Configuration: Familiarize yourself with the configuration settings for audits in SAP PLM, as this can help in understanding how questions are categorized and calculated.
  User Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, providing insights or solutions from other users' experiences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the PLM_AUDIT037 error effectively.