How To Fix /SRMSMC/CMN_BL061 - Question &1 is not active or does not exist in the question library

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/CMN_BL -

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Question &1 is not active or does not exist in the question library

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/CMN_BL061 - Question &1 is not active or does not exist in the question library ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/CMN_BL061 indicates that a specific question (identified by the placeholder &1) is not active or does not exist in the question library. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or similar applications where questions are used in surveys, assessments, or other forms of data collection.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Question: The question may exist in the system but is marked as inactive, meaning it cannot be used in current processes.
  Non-existent Question: The question may not exist in the question library at all, possibly due to deletion or incorrect configuration.
  Incorrect Question ID: The question ID being referenced may be incorrect or mistyped.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the question library or specific questions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Question Status:
  
  Navigate to the question library in the SAP system.
  Verify if the question with the specified ID exists and check its status (active/inactive).
  If it is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Question ID:
  
  Ensure that the question ID being referenced is correct. Double-check for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore Question:
  
  If the question does not exist, you may need to create it anew or restore it if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the question library and the specific question.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional context on managing questions in the question library.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing questions in the question library, such as SRM_QSTN or similar.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to /SRMSMC/CMN_BL061 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  User Roles: Review user roles and permissions in the SAP system to ensure proper access to the question library.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.