How To Fix /SRMSMC/CMN_BL097 - Specify at least one language for every questionnaire of a request

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/CMN_BL -

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Specify at least one language for every questionnaire of a request

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/CMN_BL097 - Specify at least one language for every questionnaire of a request ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/CMN_BL097 indicates that there is a requirement to specify at least one language for every questionnaire associated with a request in the SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) module. This error typically arises when creating or processing a request that includes questionnaires, but none of the questionnaires have a language specified.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system requires at least one language to be defined for each questionnaire in the request. This is necessary for the questionnaires to be properly displayed and understood by the users or suppliers who will be interacting with them.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that at least one language is specified for each questionnaire associated with the request. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Questionnaire:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or area in SAP where you can manage the questionnaires (e.g., SRM transaction codes related to questionnaires).
  
  
  
  Edit the Questionnaire:
  
  Open the questionnaire that is causing the error.
  Check the language settings for the questionnaire.
  
  
  
  Specify a Language:
  
  Ensure that at least one language is selected for the questionnaire. This can usually be done in the questionnaire settings or properties.
  If multiple languages are required, make sure to specify them as needed.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After specifying the language(s), save the changes to the questionnaire.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Request:
  
  Go back to the request that was generating the error and try to process it again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP SRM that deal with questionnaires, such as SRM_QA or similar.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing questionnaires and their language settings.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to edit questionnaires and requests in the SRM system.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.
  
  By ensuring that each questionnaire has at least one language specified, you should be able to resolve the error and proceed with your request in SAP SRM.