How To Fix QE291 - Entry & & is not in Table Q36. System error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 291

• Message text: Entry & & is not in Table Q36. System error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QE291 - Entry & & is not in Table Q36. System error ?

  The SAP error message QE291 indicates that there is an issue with the entry not being found in the specified table (in this case, Q36). This error typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) processes, particularly when dealing with inspection lots or quality notifications.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data: The entry that the system is trying to access does not exist in the Q36 table. This could be due to data not being created or deleted inadvertently.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a configuration issue where the system is looking for an entry that should not exist or is incorrectly set up.
  Data Consistency Issues: There might be inconsistencies in the data due to incomplete transactions or errors during data migration.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain data, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Entry: Verify if the entry that the system is trying to access actually exists in the Q36 table. You can do this by using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to view the contents of the Q36 table.
  Data Creation: If the entry is missing, you may need to create it manually or ensure that the process that should create it is functioning correctly.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to Quality Management to ensure that everything is set up correctly. This may involve reviewing the settings in the Quality Management module.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks or reports to identify any inconsistencies in the data that may be causing the issue.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data in question. You may need to consult with your SAP security team if there are authorization issues.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QA32 (for managing inspection lots), QA11 (for recording results), and QA01 (for creating quality notifications).
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Quality Management for more insights into how the Q36 table is used and what entries are expected.
  Support Community: Consider reaching out to the SAP Community or forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.