How To Fix AQ159 - InfoSet has not yet been defined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 159

• Message text: InfoSet has not yet been defined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ159 - InfoSet has not yet been defined ?

  The SAP error message AQ159, which states "InfoSet has not yet been defined," typically occurs when you are trying to use an InfoSet that has not been created or configured in the SAP system. InfoSets are used in SAP for reporting purposes, particularly in the context of SAP Query.
  Cause:
  
  Missing InfoSet: The InfoSet you are trying to access does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoSet.
  Incorrect InfoSet Name: There may be a typo or incorrect name used when trying to access the InfoSet.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoSet was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Create the InfoSet:
  
  Go to transaction code SQ02 (SAP Query: InfoSet).
  Check if the InfoSet exists. If it does not, you will need to create it.
  Follow the steps to define the InfoSet, including selecting the appropriate tables and fields.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoSet. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Verify InfoSet Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the InfoSet you are trying to access. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the InfoSet was supposed to be transported from another system, verify that the transport request was completed successfully and that the InfoSet is active in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about how to create or manage InfoSets, refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SQ01: SAP Query: Query Area
  SQ02: SAP Query: InfoSet
  SQ03: SAP Query: User Groups
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to InfoSets and queries.
  
  
  User Groups: Ensure that the InfoSet is assigned to the appropriate user groups if you are using user group-specific queries.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AQ159 error and successfully work with InfoSets in SAP. If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.