How To Fix QE188 - For class &1, first line of long text in inspection description is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 188

• Message text: For class &1, first line of long text in inspection description 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 class 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 QE188 - For class &1, first line of long text in inspection description is empty ?

  The SAP error message QE188 indicates that there is an issue with the inspection description for a specific class in the Quality Management (QM) module. The message states that the first line of the long text in the inspection description is empty, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs when you are trying to create or modify an inspection lot or inspection plan, and the system checks the long text associated with the inspection description. If the first line of this long text is empty, the system raises this error to ensure that there is meaningful information provided.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the first line of the long text in the inspection description is filled with relevant information. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Inspection Plan or Inspection Lot:
  
  Go to the transaction code related to the inspection plan (e.g., QP01 for creating an inspection plan or QA32 for managing inspection lots).
  
  
  
  Edit the Inspection Description:
  
  Navigate to the section where the inspection description is defined.
  Check the long text associated with the inspection description.
  
  
  
  Fill in the First Line:
  
  Ensure that the first line of the long text is not empty. Enter a meaningful description that provides context for the inspection.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the inspection plan or lot.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Operation:
  
  Try to perform the operation that triggered the error again (e.g., creating or modifying the inspection lot).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QP01: Create Inspection Plan
  QP02: Change Inspection Plan
  QA32: Change Inspection Lot
  QA11: Record Results for Inspection Lot
  
  
  
  Quality Management (QM) Module:
  
  The QM module in SAP is used for managing quality in production processes, including inspection planning, execution, and results recording.
  
  
  
  Long Texts in SAP:
  
  Long texts in SAP are used to provide detailed descriptions or instructions. They can be edited in various transactions and are often used in master data records.
  
  
  
  By ensuring that the first line of the long text is filled, you should be able to resolve the QE188 error and proceed with your quality management tasks in SAP.