How To Fix QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI034 - Index will not be created; property position numbers contain gaps

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI -

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Index will not be created; property position numbers contain gaps

What causes this issue?

No property with the position &V1& exists.

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?

Assign the position numbers of the properties so that they start at
<LB>1</> and follow one another in ascending order without gaps.

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI034 - Index will not be created; property position numbers contain gaps ?

  The SAP error message QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI034 indicates that there is an issue with the creation of an index due to gaps in the property position numbers. This typically occurs in the context of customizing the SAP system, particularly in the area of Quality Management (QM) or similar modules where property positions are defined.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by gaps in the sequence of property position numbers. In SAP, property position numbers are used to define the order of properties in a specific context (like inspection characteristics). If there are missing numbers in the sequence (for example, if you have property position numbers 1, 2, 4, and 5, but no 3), the system cannot create the index properly, leading to this error.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that there are no gaps in the property position numbers. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify the Gaps: Review the property position numbers in the relevant customizing settings. You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO for Quality Management) and checking the property definitions.
  
  
  Correct the Gaps: 
  
  If you find gaps, you will need to either fill in the missing numbers or renumber the existing properties to create a continuous sequence.
  Ensure that the property position numbers are unique and sequential without any breaks.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Index Creation: After correcting the gaps, try to create the index again. This can usually be done through the same customizing transaction or by executing the relevant program that creates the index.
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: If the properties are linked to other objects or configurations, ensure that those dependencies are also intact and do not cause further issues.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes are properly captured in transport requests for movement to production.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO (Customizing), QCC1 (Create Inspection Characteristics), and QCC2 (Change Inspection Characteristics) to navigate through the Quality Management settings.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on property position numbers and their significance in the context of your specific module.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully create the index without any issues.