How To Fix AQ942 - Specify an InfoSet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 942

• Message text: Specify an InfoSet

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ942 - Specify an InfoSet ?

  The SAP error message AQ942, which states "Specify an InfoSet," typically occurs in the context of SAP Query or SAP InfoSet Query when the system requires you to specify an InfoSet for your query but none has been provided.
  Cause:
  
  Missing InfoSet: The user has not selected or specified an InfoSet when trying to create or execute a query.
  Incorrect Configuration: The InfoSet may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoSet.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Specify an InfoSet: When creating or executing a query, ensure that you select a valid InfoSet from the available options. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the SAP Query transaction (e.g., SQ01).
  Selecting the appropriate InfoSet from the list or creating a new one if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check InfoSet Configuration: If you are sure that an InfoSet should be available, check the configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SQ02 (InfoSet) and verify that the InfoSet exists and is correctly configured.
  Ensure that the InfoSet is assigned to the correct user group.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoSet:
  
  Check your user roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or consult with your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  
  Create a New InfoSet: If no suitable InfoSet exists, you may need to create a new one:
  
  Use transaction SQ02 to create a new InfoSet based on the required database tables or logical databases.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Query: SAP Query is a tool that allows users to create reports without needing programming skills. It relies on InfoSets, which are predefined data sources.
  InfoSet: An InfoSet is a collection of data fields from one or more database tables that can be used in queries.
  User Groups: InfoSets are often associated with user groups, which control access to the InfoSets based on user roles.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider consulting SAP documentation or reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.