How To Fix AQ357 - InfoSet & does not exist in the selected work area

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 357

• Message text: InfoSet & does not exist in the selected work area

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ357 - InfoSet & does not exist in the selected work area ?

  The SAP error message AQ357 indicates that the InfoSet you are trying to access does not exist in the selected work area. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Query or when working with InfoSets in SAP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent InfoSet: The specified InfoSet has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Work Area: The InfoSet may exist, but it is not available in the work area you are currently using.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoSet.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoSet was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoSet Existence:
  
  Go to transaction code SQ02 (SAP Query: InfoSet) and check if the InfoSet exists in the system.
  Ensure that you are looking in the correct work area.
  
  
  
  Verify Work Area:
  
  Make sure you are in the correct work area where the InfoSet is supposed to be. You can switch work areas in the SAP Query environment.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that your user profile has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoSet. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify your permissions.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the InfoSet was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported.
  If it exists but is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  
  
  
  Create a New InfoSet:
  
  If the InfoSet does not exist and you need it, you can create a new InfoSet using transaction code SQ02.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SQ02: For managing InfoSets.
  SQ01: For creating and managing queries based on InfoSets.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on creating and managing InfoSets and queries.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.