How To Fix QE185 - A long text still exists for the insp. description

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 185

• Message text: A long text still exists for the insp. description

What causes this issue?

You want to delete the short text for an inspection description, since
a long text already exists. The first line in the long text editor is a
blank line.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check the long text for the inspection description.
To delete the inspection description you must transfer to the long
text. Under the menu "Text" you find the delete text entry.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE185 - A long text still exists for the insp. description ?

  The SAP error message QE185, which states "A long text still exists for the insp. description," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to create or modify an inspection lot or inspection plan, and there is a long text associated with the inspection description that has not been addressed.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the system detects that there is a long text entry associated with the inspection description that needs to be handled. This could happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  When creating or changing an inspection lot or plan.
  When trying to save a document that has a long text field that is not properly filled or is still open for editing.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Long Texts: Navigate to the inspection lot or inspection plan where the error occurred. Look for any long text fields associated with the inspection description. You can usually find this in the long text editor.
  
  
  Edit or Delete Long Text: If there is a long text that is not needed, you can delete it. If it is necessary, ensure that it is properly filled out and saved.
  
  
  Save Changes: After addressing the long text, try to save your changes again. This should resolve the error.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like QA32 (for inspection lots) or QP01 (for inspection plans) to navigate directly to the relevant areas and check for long texts.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about how to handle long texts, refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Long Texts in SAP: Long texts in SAP are used to provide additional information that cannot be captured in standard fields. They can be created and edited in various modules, including QM, MM, and SD.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to edit long texts. Sometimes, restrictions can prevent users from making changes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message. SAP Notes can provide patches or additional guidance for known issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.