How To Fix QA178 - Maintain table TQ37T for item & and language &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QA - QM : Inspection lots

• Message number: 178

• Message text: Maintain table TQ37T for item & and language &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QA178 - Maintain table TQ37T for item & and language & ?

  The SAP error message QA178 indicates that there is a missing entry in the table TQ37T for a specific inspection characteristic (item) and language. This table is used to maintain text descriptions for inspection characteristics in Quality Management (QM) within SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You are trying to create or modify an inspection characteristic, but the corresponding text in the specified language is not maintained in the TQ37T table.
  The system requires a description for the inspection characteristic in the specified language, and it cannot find it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to maintain the missing entry in the TQ37T table. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the TQ37T Table:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to access the TQ37T table.
  
  
  
  Check Existing Entries:
  
  Search for the specific item (inspection characteristic) and language code that is causing the error. This will help you confirm whether the entry is indeed missing.
  
  
  
  Maintain the Entry:
  
  If the entry is missing, you will need to create a new entry:
  
  Go to transaction code QA01 (Create Inspection Lot) or QA02 (Change Inspection Lot) depending on your requirement.
  Navigate to the section where you can maintain the inspection characteristics.
  Add the necessary text for the inspection characteristic in the required language.
  
  
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After entering the required text, save your changes. This should resolve the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QA01: Create Inspection Lot
  QA02: Change Inspection Lot
  QA03: Display Inspection Lot
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE16: Data Browser
  
  
  
  Tables:
  
  TQ37T: This table contains the text descriptions for inspection characteristics.
  TQ37: This table contains the actual inspection characteristics.
  
  
  
  Quality Management (QM) Module:
  
  Understanding the QM module and how inspection characteristics are used can help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after maintaining the entry, it may be beneficial to check for any additional configuration settings or consult with your SAP support team for further assistance.