How To Fix 40339 - & column(s) hidden

40339 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 40 - Messages for Process Orders

• Message number: 339

• Message text: & column(s) hidden

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 40339 - & column(s) hidden ?

  The SAP error message 40339, which states "Column(s) hidden," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when a user attempts to access or display a report or query that contains columns that have been hidden or are not available for display.
  
  Cause:
  
  Hidden Columns: The most common cause of this error is that certain columns in the report or query have been set to "hidden" either by design or due to user permissions.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view certain columns in the report.
  Query Design: The query might have been designed in such a way that certain columns are intentionally hidden for specific user roles or groups.
  Data Source Changes: Changes in the underlying data source or model may lead to columns being hidden if they are no longer relevant or available.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Query Design: Review the query design in the Query Designer