How To Fix QE154 - No long text exists for insp. description for characteristic &/sample &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QE - RM-QSS Fehlertexte zur Ergebniserfassung

• Message number: 154

• Message text: No long text exists for insp. description for characteristic &/sample &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE154 - No long text exists for insp. description for characteristic &/sample & ?

  The SAP error message QE154 ("No long text exists for insp. description for characteristic &/sample &") typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to access or display inspection characteristics or samples, but the system cannot find the long text description associated with the specified characteristic or sample.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The most common cause of this error is that the long text for the inspection characteristic or sample has not been maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the configuration of the inspection characteristics or the quality inspection plan.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the data, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Long Text:
  
  Go to the transaction code QS22 (Change Inspection Plan) or QS21 (Create Inspection Plan).
  Locate the inspection characteristic that is causing the error.
  Check if the long text is maintained. If not, you can add the long text description for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the inspection characteristics are correctly configured in the quality management settings.
  Verify that the characteristics are linked to the correct inspection plan and that all necessary data is filled out.
  
  
  
  Review Data:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the relevant tables (e.g., QCHAR, QPCHAR) for any missing or inconsistent entries.
  If you find inconsistencies, you may need to correct them or consult with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management and inspection characteristics for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QS21, QS22, QA32 (Display Inspection Lot), and QA33 (Display Results Recording).
  Quality Management Module: Understanding the overall structure and functionality of the Quality Management module in SAP can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit inspection plans and characteristics.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SAP QM.