How To Fix AQ217 - No lists yet defined for query &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 217

• Message text: No lists yet defined for query &

What causes this issue?

The query does not specify any report layout. Neither basic list, nor
statistics, nor ranked list have been defined.
You then tried to execute the query, determine the sequence of the
sublists or display the layout.

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?

Define the report layout (basic list, statistics or ranked list) before
executing the query.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ217 - No lists yet defined for query & ?

  The SAP error message AQ217 "No lists yet defined for query &" typically occurs when you are trying to execute a query in SAP that has not been properly defined or configured. This error is often related to the use of SAP Query (SQ01) or similar reporting tools within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Query: The query you are trying to execute does not have any lists or output formats defined.
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the query or its associated lists.
  Incorrect Query Name: The query name specified may be incorrect or does not exist in the system.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues with the SAP system or the query itself.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define the Query:
  
  Go to transaction code SQ01 (SAP Query).
  Check if the query you are trying to run is defined correctly.
  Ensure that at least one list is defined for the query. You can do this by selecting the query and checking the output options.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the query. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after the error occurs, or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Verify Query Name:
  
  Double-check the query name you are using to ensure it is correct and exists in the system.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Query:
  
  If the query is not defined or is corrupted, consider recreating it from scratch.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on setting up queries and lists.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SQ01: SAP Query Management
  SQ02: InfoSet Management
  SQ03: User Group Management
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  User Groups: Ensure that the user is assigned to the correct user group that has access to the query.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AQ217 error and successfully execute your query in SAP.