How To Fix APB_LAUNCHPAD018 - Query required

APB_LAUNCHPAD018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_LAUNCHPAD - Launchpad

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Query required

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_LAUNCHPAD018 - Query required ?

  The SAP error message APB_LAUNCHPAD018 typically indicates that a query is required for a specific action or process within the SAP system, particularly in the context of the SAP Analytics Cloud or SAP BusinessObjects environments. This error often arises when a user attempts to access a report, dashboard, or application that requires a query to be defined or selected, but none is available.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Query Definition: The most common cause is that the required query has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the query or the data source.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the query from being recognized or executed.
  Data Source Issues: The data source that the query relies on may be unavailable or misconfigured.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define a Query: Ensure that a valid query is defined in the system. This can