How To Fix /SRMSMC/CMN_UI002 - Program aborted; type of questionnaire could not be identified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/CMN_UI -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Program aborted; type of questionnaire could not be identified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/CMN_UI002 - Program aborted; type of questionnaire could not be identified ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/CMN_UI002 Program aborted; type of questionnaire could not be identified typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when there is an issue with the questionnaire functionality. This error indicates that the system is unable to determine the type of questionnaire that is being referenced or processed.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incomplete Configuration: The questionnaire type may not be properly configured in the system.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data related to the questionnaire, such as missing entries in the relevant tables.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or process the questionnaire.
  System Bugs: There could be bugs or issues in the specific version of the SAP SRM system being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the questionnaire types are correctly configured in the system. This can be done by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP SRM system.
  Ensure that all necessary fields and parameters for the questionnaire type are filled out correctly.
  
  
  
  Data Validation:
  
  Check the database tables related to questionnaires (e.g., SRM_QSTNR_TYPE, SRM_QSTNR) for any missing or inconsistent entries.
  If necessary, correct any inconsistencies or missing data.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user encountering the error has the appropriate authorizations to access and process the questionnaire.
  Review the user roles and profiles to confirm that they include the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  System Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  If available, enable debugging or traces to gather more information about the error.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve known issues.
  If the problem persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, test the questionnaire functionality to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, SLG1 for logs, and SE11 for data dictionary checks.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to SRM questionnaires for best practices and configuration guidelines.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.