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

5W146 - Overview

• 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