How To Fix PLM_AUDIT_APPL036 - The component & you have selected is not a question list item

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_AUDIT_APPL - Audit Application

• Message number: 036

• Message text: The component & you have selected is not a question list item

What causes this issue?

You have entered a question list item. However, '&V1&' is not a
question list item.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Enter a question list item. If necessary, use the field-related input
help.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_APPL036 - The component & you have selected is not a question list item ?

  The SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_APPL036 indicates that the component you have selected is not recognized as a valid question list item within the context of the audit or inspection process in SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management). This error typically arises when there is a mismatch between the selected component and the expected data structure or configuration in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Component Selection: The component you are trying to use may not be defined as a question list item in the audit configuration.
  Configuration Issues: The question list or audit template may not be properly configured to include the selected component.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or missing data in the master data related to the component or the question list.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify the question list items.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Component Configuration:
  
  Check if the component is correctly defined in the question list. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP PLM.
  Ensure that the component is included in the question list that you are trying to use.
  
  
  
  Review Question List Settings:
  
  Go to the audit or inspection configuration and verify that the question list is set up correctly.
  Make sure that the question list includes the necessary items and that they are properly linked to the components.
  
  
  
  Check Data Integrity:
  
  Review the master data for the component to ensure that all required fields are filled out and that there are no inconsistencies.
  If necessary, update or correct the master data.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to access and modify the question list items. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on configuring question lists and audits in your version of SAP PLM.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP PLM Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for Product Lifecycle Management to understand how question lists and audits are structured.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.