How To Fix QI028 - Error while reading short text for inspection method

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QI - Notifications for interface modules for connecting subsyst.

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Error while reading short text for inspection method

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QI028 - Error while reading short text for inspection method ?

  The SAP error message QI028, which states "Error while reading short text for inspection method," typically occurs when the system is unable to retrieve the short text description for a specific inspection method in the Quality Management (QM) module. This can happen for several reasons, including missing data or configuration issues.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Short Text: The short text for the inspection method may not be maintained in the system.
  Incorrect Inspection Method: The inspection method being referenced may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the inspection method data.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the master data related to the inspection method.
  Language Settings: The short text may not be available in the user's language settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Inspection Method:
  
  Go to transaction code QMT1 (Create Inspection Method) or QMT2 (Change Inspection Method) to verify if the inspection method exists and if the short text is maintained.
  If the inspection method is missing, you may need to create it.
  
  
  
  Maintain Short Text:
  
  If the short text is missing, you can add it by editing the inspection method in the relevant transaction (QMT1/QMT2).
  Ensure that the short text is filled in for all relevant languages.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to view and edit inspection methods. This can be checked with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the master data to ensure that there are no discrepancies. This may involve checking related tables or using transaction codes like SE11 to view the data.
  
  
  
  Language Settings:
  
  Check the user’s language settings in their user profile. If the short text is not available in the user's language, consider adding it or switching to a language that has the text available.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. You can search the SAP Support Portal for notes related to error QI028.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  QMT1 - Create Inspection Method
  QMT2 - Change Inspection Method
  QMT3 - Display Inspection Method
  
  
  Tables: 
  
  QAMT - Inspection Method Master Data
  TQMT - Inspection Method Texts
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Quality Management for further insights into inspection methods and their configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.