How To Fix AQ208 - Query report does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Query report does not exist

What causes this issue?

In a saved query list, you attempted to execute an interactive function
which needs part of the generated query report, but this report no
longer exists.

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?

Execute the query to generate a new report. You can terminate this
process when you reach the selection screen. Then, display the saved
list again and execute the desired interactive function.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ208 - Query report does not exist ?

  The SAP error message AQ208, which states "Query report does not exist," typically occurs when a user attempts to execute a query report that is not available in the system. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Query Report: The specific query report you are trying to access has not been created or has been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the query report.
  Incorrect Query Name: The name of the query report may have been entered incorrectly.
  Transport Issues: If the query report was transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  System Configuration: The query report may be configured incorrectly or not activated in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Query Existence:
  
  Verify if the query report exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SQ01 for SAP Query) and checking the list of available queries.
  
  
  
  Create or Restore the Query:
  
  If the query report does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorization:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the query report. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles.
  
  
  
  Correct Query Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the query report you are trying to execute. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and matches the name in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the query report was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings related to the query reports to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SQ01 (SAP Query), SQ02 (InfoSet), and SQ03 (User Groups) for managing queries.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for detailed instructions on creating and managing query reports.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the AQ208 error message.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.