How To Fix QG160 - Text element does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QG - QM: Evaluation of inspection results

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Text element does not exist

What causes this issue?

The text element entered in the ELEMENT parameter does not exist in the
current layout set window.
Possible causes:
The element name was entered incorrectly.
The window name was entered incorrectly.
If the window name is not specified, the MAIN window is selected as the
default value.

System Response

This causes the program to terminate.

How to fix this error?

You can rectify the problem by a program change or by making a change
to the layout set that you are using.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QG160 - Text element does not exist ?

  The SAP error message QG160, which states "Text element does not exist," typically occurs when the system is unable to find a specific text element that is referenced in a program, report, or configuration. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with text elements in custom programs, standard SAP programs, or when using specific transaction codes.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Text Element: The text element that is being referenced in the code or configuration does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Language Settings: The text element may exist, but it is not available in the language that the user is currently using.
  Transport Issues: If the text element was recently transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Custom Development: If the error arises from a custom program, it may be due to a coding error or oversight where the text element was not defined.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Text Elements: 
  
  Use transaction SE61 (Text Elements) to check if the text element exists. You can search for the text element by its name or key.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or correct the reference in the program.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Ensure that the text element exists in the language you are using. You can switch to a different language in your user profile settings to see if the text appears.
  
  
  
  Review Custom Code:
  
  If the error is coming from a custom program, review the code to ensure that the text element is correctly referenced and that it has been defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the text element was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included in the transport request. If not, you may need to create a new transport request that includes the missing text element.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If the error occurs in a standard SAP transaction or report, consult SAP documentation or support to see if there are known issues or patches related to the error.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if it is affecting critical business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE61 (Text Elements), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE38 (ABAP Editor) for checking and modifying programs.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Forums: Check SAP community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the QG160 error and implement a solution.