How To Fix AQ_AD_HOC051 - Query locked: Not possible to read variants

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQ_AD_HOC - SAP Query: Ad Hoc Query Messages

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Query locked: Not possible to read variants

What causes this issue?

An attempt was made to read the query variant. The query variant
contains the selection conditions and additional settings that were
made when creating the query. For the variant to be read the query muct
first be generated. This is, however, not possible since the query is
currently being locked by another user.

System Response

The variant cannot be read. As a consequence, neither the selection
conditions nor the additional settings can be determined. The query is
thus loaded with the variant information.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that you are not locking the query yourself. Try again later.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ_AD_HOC051 - Query locked: Not possible to read variants ?

  The SAP error message AQ_AD_HOC051, which states "Query locked: Not possible to read variants," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a query is being executed or modified, and it is locked by another user or process. This can prevent you from accessing or modifying the query variants.
  Causes:
  
  Query Locking: The query is currently being edited or executed by another user, which locks the query and prevents others from accessing it.
  Session Issues: Sometimes, a session may not have been properly closed, leaving the query in a locked state.
  Transport Requests: If the query is part of a transport request that is being processed, it may be locked during that time.
  Database Locks: There may be underlying database locks that are preventing access to the query.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Wait and Retry: If another user is working on the query, you may need to wait until they finish and