How To Fix /SRMSMC/CMN_BL023 - Selected questionnaire &1 must be released

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/CMN_BL -

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Selected questionnaire &1 must be released

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/CMN_BL023 - Selected questionnaire &1 must be released ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/CMN_BL023 Selected questionnaire &1 must be released typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when you are trying to use a questionnaire that has not been released for use. This error indicates that the questionnaire you are attempting to access or utilize is still in a draft or inactive state and needs to be released before it can be used in processes such as supplier evaluations or procurement activities.
  Cause:
  
  Questionnaire Status: The questionnaire is in a draft state or has not been released. Only released questionnaires can be used in transactions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to release the questionnaire.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SRM system that prevent the questionnaire from being released.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Release the Questionnaire:
  
  Navigate to the questionnaire management area in SAP SRM.
  Find the questionnaire with the identifier &1 (replace &1 with the actual questionnaire ID).
  Change the status of the questionnaire from draft to released. This usually involves selecting the questionnaire and choosing the "Release" option.
  
  
  
  Check User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to release the questionnaire has the necessary authorizations. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help files related to questionnaire management in SRM for specific steps on how to release a questionnaire.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to release the questionnaire or if there are configuration issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SRM_QA (Questionnaire Administration) to manage questionnaires.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in questionnaire management are trained on the processes for creating, editing, and releasing questionnaires.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully release the questionnaire for use in your SAP SRM processes.