How To Fix PLM_AUDIT_APPL058 - Audit question &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_AUDIT_APPL - Audit Application

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Audit question &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

No audit question list/audit question list item with the specified
identification was found.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_APPL058 - Audit question &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_APPL058 indicates that an audit question specified in the system does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module, particularly when dealing with audit management functionalities.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Audit Question: The audit question referenced in the system is not defined or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the audit management settings, leading to the system looking for a non-existent question.
  Data Migration Issues: If data has been migrated from another system or from a previous version of SAP, some audit questions may not have been transferred correctly.
  User Input Error: The user may have entered an incorrect question ID or reference when trying to access or create an audit.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Audit Questions:
  
  Navigate to the audit question management area in SAP (usually found under the PLM or Audit Management module).
  Verify if the audit question with the specified ID exists. If it does not, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Audit Question:
  
  If the audit question is indeed missing, create a new audit question with the required details.
  Ensure that the question ID matches the one referenced in the error message.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings for audit management to ensure that everything is set up correctly.
  Look for any inconsistencies or missing links in the configuration that might lead to this error.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  If data migration is involved, perform a consistency check to ensure that all necessary data has been migrated correctly.
  If discrepancies are found, you may need to re-import or correct the data.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  If the error is due to user input, consider providing training or documentation to users on how to correctly enter or reference audit questions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing audit questions and resolving related errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP for managing audit questions, such as PLM_AUDIT or similar.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.