How To Fix AQ166 - InfoSet & has not yet been generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 166

• Message text: InfoSet & has not yet been generated

What causes this issue?

You attempted to select an InfoSet that has not yet been generated. You
can only use InfoSets that have already been generated to carry out
your intended function.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Generate the InfoSet first before calling the function again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ166 - InfoSet & has not yet been generated ?

  The SAP error message AQ166 indicates that an InfoSet has not yet been generated. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Query or SAP InfoSet Query, where the system is unable to find a generated InfoSet that is required for executing a query.
  Cause:
  
  InfoSet Not Generated: The most common cause is that the InfoSet has not been generated or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or generate the InfoSet.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or problems with the SAP system itself.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Generate the InfoSet:
  
  Go to the transaction code SQ02 (SAP Query: InfoSet).
  Locate the InfoSet that is causing the error.
  If it is not generated, you can generate it by selecting the InfoSet and choosing the option to generate it.
  Ensure that the InfoSet is activated after generation.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and execute the InfoSet.
  If needed, consult with your SAP security team to ensure that the user has the appropriate roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Check for Technical Issues:
  
  If the InfoSet is generated and the user has the correct authorizations, check for any technical issues in the system.
  You may need to consult with your SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying problems.
  
  
  
  Recreate the InfoSet:
  
  If the InfoSet is corrupted or cannot be generated, consider recreating it from scratch.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SQ02: For managing InfoSets.
  SQ01: For managing queries that use InfoSets.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing InfoSets and queries.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to InfoSet generation.
  
  
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction code SM21) for any related error messages that might provide additional context.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AQ166 error and successfully generate the required InfoSet.