How To Fix AQ_AD_HOC057 - Query contains selection fields that are ignored

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 057

• Message text: Query contains selection fields that are ignored

What causes this issue?

You tried to open a query containing selection options, that cannot be
processed here. The query was presumably created with the SAP query
(transaction SQ01).

System Response

It is worthwhile to note that a loss of information results from this.
Not all selection fields of the query are made available for use.

How to fix this error?

You can continue to work with the incomplete query if the loss of
information is acceptable for you. Otherwise you should open the query
with the SAP query.

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_HOC057 - Query contains selection fields that are ignored ?

  The SAP error message AQ_AD_HOC057 indicates that a query contains selection fields that are being ignored. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when you are trying to execute a query that has selection criteria that are not applicable or not recognized by the underlying data model.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Incompatible Selection Fields: The selection fields specified in the query may not be compatible with the data source or the InfoProvider being queried. This can happen if the fields are not part of the data model or if they are not relevant for the specific query context.
  
  
  Field Properties: The fields may have properties that prevent them from being used in the query, such as being marked as "not selectable" or being part of a hierarchy that is not properly defined.
  
  
  Query Design Issues: There may be issues in the design of the query itself, such as incorrect joins