How To Fix /SRMSMC/SQQ001 - Question &1 is not active or does not exist in the question library

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/SQQ -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Question &1 is not active or does not exist in the question library

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/SQQ001 - Question &1 is not active or does not exist in the question library ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/SQQ001 Question &1 is not active or does not exist in the question library typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when a question referenced in a survey or questionnaire is either not active or cannot be found in the question library.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Question: The question referenced by the identifier &1 is not active in the system. This could happen if the question was deactivated or deleted.
  Non-existent Question: The question may not exist in the question library at all, possibly due to incorrect configuration or data entry.
  Incorrect Reference: The identifier used to reference the question may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the question was recently transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Question Status:
  
  Go to the question library in SAP SRM and verify if the question with the identifier &1 exists and is active.
  If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Identifier:
  
  Ensure that the identifier used in the survey or questionnaire is correct. Check for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Question:
  
  If the question does not exist, you may need to recreate it in the question library.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the question was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was included in the transport request and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or configuration guides for the question library to ensure that all necessary steps have been followed.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SRM_QSTN to access the question library and manage questions.
  SAP Notes: Look for SAP Notes related to this error message for any patches or updates that may address known issues.
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.