How To Fix SQADB119 - Question &1 already exists. Change?

SQADB119 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SQADB - Question and Answer Database Messages

• Message number: 119

• Message text: Question &1 already exists. Change?

What causes this issue?

You have specified an existing question and want to create it again.

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?

If you want to create a new question, specify a non-existent ID or let
the system issue a number by leaving the input field empty.
If you want to change the specified question, continue.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SQADB119 - Question &1 already exists. Change? ?

  The SAP error message SQADB119, which states "Question &1 already exists. Change??", typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when you are trying to create or modify a question in a questionnaire or survey, and the system detects that a question with the same identifier or content already exists.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Entry: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to create a question that has the same identifier (ID) or text as an existing question in the system.
  Data Integrity Checks: SAP has built-in checks to maintain data integrity, and this error is a safeguard against creating duplicate entries that could lead to confusion or data inconsistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Questions: Before creating a new question, check the list of existing questions to see if the one you are trying to create already exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant questionnaire or survey section in