How To Fix /SRMSMC/SES005 - Question name could not be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/SES -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Question name could not be found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/SES005 - Question name could not be found ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/SES005 Question name could not be found typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when the system is unable to locate a specific question or query that is expected to be present in the system. This can happen for various reasons, including configuration issues, missing data, or problems with the underlying database.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Question Definition: The question that the system is trying to reference may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the SRM system that prevent the question from being recognized.
  Data Inconsistency: There could be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data model that lead to the question not being found.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the question or related data.
  Transport Issues: If the question was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Question Definition: Verify that the question exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant area in SRM where questions are defined and ensuring that the question in question is present.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the question and ensure that everything is set up correctly. This may involve looking at the customizing settings in the SPRO transaction.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the database to identify any issues that may be causing the question to be unrecognized.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user encountering the error has the necessary authorizations to access the question. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  Transport Logs: If the question was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  Recreate the Question: If the question is missing and cannot be found, consider recreating it in the system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SPRO for configuration, SE11 for data dictionary, and SE80 for object navigation.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for SRM to understand how questions and queries are managed within the system.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation, or to reach out to SAP support for assistance.