How To Fix /SRMSMC/SQQ002 - Section &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: 002

• Message text: Section &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/SQQ002 - Section &1 is not active or does not exist in the question library ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/SQQ002 Section &1 is not active or does not exist in the question library typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when there is an issue with the configuration or availability of a specific section in the question library used for surveys or questionnaires.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Section: The section referenced by &1 is not active in the question library. This could happen if the section was deactivated or not properly configured.
  Non-Existent Section: The section may not exist in the question library at all, possibly due to deletion or incorrect configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the section in question.
  Transport Issues: If the question library was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing sections.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Section Status:
  
  Go to the question library in the SAP SRM system and verify if the section with the specified identifier exists and is active.
  If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the section is correctly configured in the question library. Check for any inconsistencies or missing data.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Check the user roles and authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the section.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the question library was recently transported, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that the transport was successful.
  
  
  
  Recreate Section:
  
  If the section does not exist and cannot be found, consider recreating it in the question library.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the question library and error messages for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SRM_QA (Question Library) to access and manage the question library.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /SRMSMC/SQQ002.