How To Fix QC223 - Text element &1 is not available in config. of characteristics field &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Text element &1 is not available in config. of characteristics field &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC223 - Text element &1 is not available in config. of characteristics field &2 ?

  The SAP error message QC223 indicates that a specific text element is not available in the configuration of the characteristics field. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or when dealing with characteristics in the context of configuration profiles.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Element: The text element specified in the error message (&1) is not defined in the system for the characteristic field specified (&2).
  Configuration Issues: The characteristic may not be properly configured in the system, or the text element may not have been created or assigned correctly.
  Language Settings: The text element may exist, but it might not be available in the language that the user is currently using.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, the text elements may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Text Elements: Go to the transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE78 (SAPscript Forms) and check if the text element exists for the characteristic. If it does not exist, you may need to create it.
  Create/Assign Text: If the text element is missing, you can create it using transaction CT04 (Create Characteristic) or modify the existing characteristic to include the necessary text.
  Language Settings: Ensure that the text element is available in the language you are using. You can check this in the text maintenance for the characteristic.
  Transport Check: If the configuration was transported, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport the missing elements.
  Debugging: If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program flow to see where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the missing text element.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CT04 (Create Characteristic), CT05 (Change Characteristic), and SE11 (Data Dictionary).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on characteristics and configuration profiles to ensure that you are following best practices.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to create or modify characteristics and their text elements.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QC223 error and ensure that the text elements are correctly configured in your SAP system.