How To Fix QS381 - Short text for insp. char./insp. method &1, plant &2, version &3 missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 381

• Message text: Short text for insp. char./insp. method &1, plant &2, version &3 missing

What causes this issue?

At least one short text must exist for the specified master inspection
characteristic or inspection method.
This message can also appear when master inspection characteristics or
inspection methods are created using ALE. In this case, a transfer
error or an inconsistency in the source system (sending system from
which the master inspection characteristic/inspection method was sent)
can be responsible for the error.

System Response

The system cannot save the master inspection characteristic/inspection
method.

How to fix this error?

Check the data in the sending system, correct this if necessary, and
then resend the master inspection characteristic or inspection method
to the target system using ALE.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS381 - Short text for insp. char./insp. method &1, plant &2, version &3 missing ?

  The SAP error message QS381 indicates that there is a missing short text for an inspection characteristic or inspection method in the specified plant and version. This error typically arises in the context of Quality Management (QM) when trying to access or process inspection characteristics that have not been properly defined or maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Short Text: The primary cause of this error is that the short text for the inspection characteristic or method has not been entered in the system for the specified plant and version.
  Incorrect Configuration: The inspection characteristic or method may not be correctly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have included the necessary short text.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Short Text:
  
  Go to the transaction code QS21 (Create Inspection Characteristic) or QS22 (Change Inspection Characteristic).
  Enter the relevant details (inspection characteristic, plant, version) and check if the short text is missing.
  If it is missing, enter the appropriate short text and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Check Inspection Method:
  
  Use transaction code QMT1 (Create Inspection Method) or QMT2 (Change Inspection Method) to verify if the inspection method is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the short text for the inspection method is also maintained.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport request to ensure that all necessary objects, including short texts, were included.
  If not, you may need to manually create or adjust the missing entries in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the correct short text or configuration, refer to your organization's documentation or consult with a colleague who is knowledgeable about the Quality Management module.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QS21: Create Inspection Characteristic
  QS22: Change Inspection Characteristic
  QMT1: Create Inspection Method
  QMT2: Change Inspection Method
  
  
  Quality Management Module: Familiarize yourself with the QM module in SAP, as understanding how inspection characteristics and methods work will help in troubleshooting similar issues in the future.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QS381 error and ensure that the necessary short texts for inspection characteristics and methods are properly maintained in your SAP system.