How To Fix /SRMSMC/CMN_BL118 - Ensure that the questionnaire has an original language

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/CMN_BL -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Ensure that the questionnaire has an original language

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/CMN_BL118 - Ensure that the questionnaire has an original language ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/CMN_BL118 indicates that there is an issue with a questionnaire in the SAP system, specifically that the questionnaire does not have an original language set. This can occur in various SAP modules, particularly in Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or similar applications where questionnaires are used for vendor assessments, surveys, or other forms of data collection.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Language Setting: The questionnaire has not been assigned an original language, which is required for the system to process it correctly.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a configuration issue in the system that prevents the language from being set or recognized.
  Data Entry Error: The questionnaire may have been created or modified without specifying the original language.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Questionnaire Settings:
  
  Navigate to the questionnaire in question within the SAP system.
  Ensure that the original language is set. This can usually be found in the properties or settings of the questionnaire.
  
  
  
  Edit the Questionnaire:
  
  If the original language is missing, edit the questionnaire and select the appropriate original language from the available options.
  Save the changes and try to execute the action that triggered the error again.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  If you are unable to set the original language, check the system configuration related to languages and questionnaires. Ensure that the necessary language packs are installed and configured correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on managing questionnaires and language settings.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the settings and configuration, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  User Roles and Permissions: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to edit questionnaires and set language options.
  System Language Settings: Verify that the system's language settings are correctly configured to support the languages you intend to use in questionnaires.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and ensure that your questionnaire has an original language set correctly.