How To Fix 5W146 - Variable & exists in description text &, but not in the container

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 146

• Message text: Variable & exists in description text &, but not in the container

What causes this issue?

Variable &v1& is used in description text &v2&, but does not exist in
the container.

System Response

The task could cause workflow errors.

How to fix this error?

Correct description text &v2& or add the variable to the container.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5W146 - Variable & exists in description text &, but not in the container ?

  The SAP error message 5W146 indicates that a variable exists in the description text of a report or a query but is not defined in the container. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries, reports, or data models.
  Cause:
  
  Variable Definition Issue: The variable mentioned in the error message is referenced in the report or query but has not been properly defined in the data container (e.g., InfoProvider, query definition).
  Inconsistent Metadata: There may be inconsistencies between the metadata of the query and the underlying data model, possibly due to changes in the data model that were not reflected in the query.
  Transport Issues: If the query or report was transported from one system to another, the variable may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variable Definition:
  
  Go to the query definition in the SAP BW system.
  Verify that the variable mentioned in the error message is defined in the query's variable list.
  If it is missing, you need to create or redefine the variable in the query.
  
  
  
  Update the Query:
  
  If the variable is defined but not in the container, you may need to update the query to ensure that it references the correct InfoProvider or data source.
  Check the properties of the variable to ensure it is correctly linked to the appropriate field in the data model.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Query:
  
  If the issue persists, consider recreating the query from scratch, ensuring that all variables are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate data sources.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the query was transported, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects, including variables, were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW or BI you are using, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSRT (for executing queries) or RSA1 (for data modeling) to investigate the issue further.
  Debugging: If you have access, consider debugging the query execution to identify where the variable is being referenced incorrectly.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 5W146 and ensure that your query or report functions correctly.