How To Fix QE189 - For sample &1, first line of long text in insp. description is empty

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 189

• Message text: For sample &1, first line of long text in insp. 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 sample 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 QE189 - For sample &1, first line of long text in insp. description is empty ?

  The SAP error message QE189 indicates that there is an issue with the inspection lot description for a sample. Specifically, it states that the first line of the long text in the inspection description is empty. This can occur in the context of quality management (QM) when creating or processing inspection lots.
  Cause:
  The error is typically caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Description: The inspection lot has been created without a proper description, or the description has not been filled in correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the inspection plan or the quality management settings that lead to the absence of a description.
  Data Entry Error: During the creation of the inspection lot or sample, the user may have inadvertently left the description field blank.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QE189 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Inspection Lot:
  
  Go to the inspection lot in question and check the long text description.
  Ensure that the first line of the long text is filled in with relevant information.
  
  
  
  Update Inspection Plan:
  
  If the inspection lot is created from an inspection plan, check the inspection plan to ensure that it has a valid description.
  Update the inspection plan if necessary to include a proper description.
  
  
  
  Modify Sample:
  
  If you are working with a sample, ensure that the sample has a valid description. You may need to edit the sample to add the required information.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the Quality Management module to ensure that all required fields are set up correctly.
  Consult with your SAP QM consultant if you suspect configuration issues.
  
  
  
  User Training:
  
  Ensure that users are trained on the importance of filling in all required fields when creating inspection lots or samples.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like QA32 (for displaying inspection lots) or QA01 (for creating inspection lots) to check and modify the inspection lot details.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Quality Management to understand the requirements for inspection lot descriptions and related fields.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QE189 error and ensure that your inspection lots and samples are properly documented.