How To Fix QE187 - For single value &1, first line of long text in insp. descr. is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 187

• Message text: For single value &1, first line of long text in insp. descr. is empty

What causes this issue?

The first line in the long text editor corresponds to the short text
for the inspection description. The short text for this description
cannot be displayed in results recording.

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?

Transfer to the long text for the single value inspection description.
Enter at least the first line in the long text editor.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE187 - For single value &1, first line of long text in insp. descr. is empty ?

  The SAP error message QE187 indicates that there is an issue with the inspection characteristic in the Quality Management (QM) module. Specifically, it means that for a single value of the inspection characteristic, the first line of the long text in the inspection description is empty. This can lead to confusion or errors during the inspection process, as the long text is often used to provide additional information or instructions related to the inspection characteristic.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Long Text: The long text for the inspection characteristic has not been maintained or is incomplete.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues in the configuration of the inspection characteristics or the quality inspection plan.
  Data Entry Errors: During the creation or modification of the inspection characteristic, the long text may have been inadvertently left blank.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Long Text:
  
  Go to the transaction code QS21 (Create Inspection Plan) or QS22 (Change Inspection Plan).
  Locate the inspection characteristic that is causing the error.
  Check the long text associated with the characteristic. If it is empty, enter the required information in the long text field.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Review Inspection Plan:
  
  Ensure that all inspection characteristics in the inspection plan have the necessary long text maintained.
  If you are using a template for inspection plans, verify that the template has the long text filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If the issue persists, review the configuration settings for the Quality Management module to ensure that they are set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, perform a test inspection to ensure that the error message no longer appears.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QS21, QS22, QK01 (Create Quality Notification), and QK02 (Change Quality Notification) for managing inspection plans and characteristics.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on maintaining inspection characteristics and long texts.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to inspection plans and characteristics.
  
  If the problem continues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.