How To Fix /SRMSMC/QLB008 - Question text of question &1 has not been maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/QLB -

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Question text of question &1 has not been maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/QLB008 - Question text of question &1 has not been maintained ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/QLB008 with the text "Question text of question &1 has not been maintained" typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when dealing with questionnaires or surveys. This error indicates that a specific question (identified by &1) in a questionnaire has not been properly defined or maintained in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Question Text: The question referenced by &1 does not have any text associated with it in the system. This could happen if the question was created but the text was not entered or saved.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data, such as a question being deleted or not properly configured.
  Transport Issues: If the questionnaire was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the question text may not have been included in the transport.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Maintain Question Text:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP where the questionnaire is maintained (e.g., transaction SRM_QA or similar).
  Locate the question identified by &1.
  Ensure that the question text is properly entered and saved.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Review the questionnaire and ensure that all questions are properly defined.
  If any questions are missing or incorrectly configured, correct them.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, verify that all necessary objects, including question texts, were included in the transport request.
  If not, you may need to manually create or adjust the questions in the target system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the questionnaire to ensure that the error no longer occurs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for SRM and questionnaires for detailed guidance on maintaining questions and questionnaires.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a technical consultant who specializes in SRM.