How To Fix QIE_ELEMENT021 - Sample/item with GUID &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_ELEMENT - QIE Element

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Sample/item with GUID &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_ELEMENT021 - Sample/item with GUID &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message QIE_ELEMENT021 indicates that the system cannot find a sample or item with the specified GUID (Globally Unique Identifier). This error typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or when dealing with sample management in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent GUID: The GUID provided in the error message does not correspond to any existing sample or item in the database.
  Data Deletion: The sample/item may have been deleted or not created properly in the system.
  Incorrect Input: The GUID may have been entered incorrectly, leading to a mismatch.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the sample/item.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the Quality Management module or related settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify the GUID: Check the GUID provided in the error message for any typographical errors. Ensure that it is correctly formatted and corresponds to an existing sample/item.
  Check Database: Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to query the relevant database tables (e.g., QALS for inspection lot data) to see if the sample/item exists.
  Review Deletion Logs: If the item was deleted, check the deletion logs or consult with your SAP administrator to see if it can be restored.
  Check User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the sample/item. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management and sample management for any specific configurations that may be required.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  QA32: Display Inspection Lots
  QA03: Display Quality Notification
  QAL1: Display Sample Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on Quality Management processes and sample management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the issue related to the error message QIE_ELEMENT021.