How To Fix QC226 - Char. field config. &1 does not contain all text elements used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QC - QM: Certificates

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Char. field config. &1 does not contain all text elements used

,,Diagnosis
For some certificate template characteristics, you have maintained text
elements that are not contained in the selected characteristic
configuration.
,,Procedure
Replace the text elements that do not exist in the table of
characteristics.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QC226 - Char. field config. &1 does not contain all text elements used ?

  The SAP error message QC226, which states "Char. field config. &1 does not contain all text elements used," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when there is a mismatch between the configuration of a characteristic field and the text elements that are being referenced in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Text Elements: The characteristic field configuration (identified by &1) is expected to have certain text elements defined, but some of these elements are missing.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the characteristic field may not have been set up correctly, leading to references to non-existent text elements.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), some text elements may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code CT04 (Characteristic) and check the configuration of the characteristic field in question.
  Ensure that all required text elements are defined and correctly assigned to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Define Missing Text Elements:
  
  If you identify that certain text elements are missing, you can create or define them in the same transaction (CT04).
  Make sure that the text elements match the expected values used in the characteristic configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including text elements, were included.
  If any text elements were missed, you may need to create a new transport request to include them.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the characteristic configuration to identify any discrepancies or issues.
  You can use transaction QCC1 (Quality Management: Consistency Check) to help identify issues in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be specific guidelines or known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Characteristic maintenance.
  QCC1: Consistency check for Quality Management.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Forums: Consider checking SAP community forums or other user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QC226 error and implement a solution to resolve it.