How To Fix /PM0/ABP_MESSAGES003 - A question of type &1 is necessary, but it does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 003

• Message text: A question of type &1 is necessary, but it does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_MESSAGES003 - A question of type &1 is necessary, but it does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_MESSAGES003 indicates that a question of a specific type (denoted by &1) is required but does not exist in the system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP applications that involve questionnaires, surveys, or assessments, such as SAP Quality Management (QM) or SAP Project Management.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing Question Type: The specific question type that is being referenced in the process does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Incorrect configuration or setup of the questionnaire.
  The question type was deleted or not created in the system.
  A mismatch between the expected question type and what is available in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the system expects a certain question type to be present but it is not.
  
  
  Custom Development: If there are custom developments or enhancements in the system, they may not have been properly implemented or may reference question types that are not defined.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the configuration settings for the questionnaire or survey in the relevant SAP module.
  Verify that the question type referenced by &1 is defined and active.
  
  
  
  Create Missing Question Type:
  
  If the question type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can usually be done in the customizing settings of the relevant module.
  Ensure that all necessary attributes and settings for the question type are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom developments, review the code to ensure that it is referencing the correct question types and that those types exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a data consistency check to ensure that all required data elements are present and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific module you are working with to understand the requirements for question types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the module, you may need to use specific transaction codes to access configuration settings (e.g., SPRO for customizing).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide guidance on configuration.
  User Forums: SAP Community and other user forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.