How To Fix AQ218 - No program yet generated for query &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 218

• Message text: No program yet generated for query &

What causes this issue?

You attempted to execute a query, for which no program has yet been
generated, from the directory of all queries.
Programs belonging to queries are automatically generated only if
execution is directly activated by one of the query maintenance
components. Execution from the directory of all queries does not
include auomatic program generation.

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 concerned once in the user group in which it was
created. This generates the required program, allowing you to execute
the query from the directory.
You can also copy the query to your own user group and then execute it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ218 - No program yet generated for query & ?

  The SAP error message AQ218 "No program yet generated for query &" typically occurs when you are trying to execute a query that has not yet been generated into a report program. This can happen in the context of SAP Query (SQ01) or other reporting tools within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Query Not Generated: The most common cause is that the query has not been generated into a report program. This can happen if the query was created or modified but not activated or generated.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to execute the query.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues with the SAP system that prevent the query from being generated or executed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Generate the Query:
  
  Go to the SAP Query transaction (SQ01).
  Find the query that is causing the error.
  Select the query and click on the "Generate" button (or use the menu path Query -> Generate).
  This will create the necessary program for the query.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the query. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Recheck Query Settings:
  
  Make sure that the query is properly configured and that all necessary fields and selections are defined.
  
  
  
  Check for Technical Issues:
  
  If the problem persists, check for any system issues or errors in the SAP system logs (transaction SM21) that might indicate a deeper problem.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional troubleshooting steps specific to your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SQ01: SAP Query Management
  SQ02: InfoSet Management
  SQ03: User Group Management
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AQ218 error and successfully execute your query.