How To Fix QM108 - The icons chosen were not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QM - Messages for quality notifications

• Message number: 108

• Message text: The icons chosen were not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QM108 - The icons chosen were not found ?

  The SAP error message QM108, which states "The icons chosen were not found," typically occurs in the context of the Quality Management (QM) module when the system is unable to locate the icons that are supposed to be displayed in the user interface. This can happen for a variety of reasons, including configuration issues, missing files, or problems with the SAP GUI settings.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Icon Files: The icons that are supposed to be displayed may not be present in the SAP system or the relevant directory.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the QM module may not be set up correctly, leading to the system looking for icons that do not exist.
  SAP GUI Issues: There may be issues with the SAP GUI installation or settings that prevent it from displaying icons properly.
  Transport Issues: If the icons were part of a transport request that was not successfully imported, this could lead to missing icons.
  User-Specific Settings: Sometimes, user-specific settings or profiles may cause issues with displaying icons.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Icon Files: Verify that the required icon files are present in the appropriate directories on the SAP server. If they are missing, you may need to restore them from a backup or reinstall the relevant components.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the QM module to ensure that they are set up correctly. This may involve reviewing the customizing settings in transaction SPRO.
  Reinstall or Update SAP GUI: If the issue seems to be related to the SAP GUI, consider reinstalling or updating it to the latest version to ensure compatibility and proper functionality.
  Check Transport Requests: If the icons were part of a transport request, ensure that the transport was successfully imported and that there were no errors during the process.
  Reset User Settings: If the issue is user-specific, try resetting the user settings or creating a new user profile to see if that resolves the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.