How To Fix AQ_AD_HOC297 - The query is already entered in your role

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 297

• Message text: The query is already entered in your role

What causes this issue?

For every query, a maximum of one entry is made in your role menu.
As the query was already copied to your role, no further entry was
made.

System Response

Information message

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQ_AD_HOC297 - The query is already entered in your role ?

  The SAP error message AQ_AD_HOC297, which states "The query is already entered in your role," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when a user attempts to create or execute a query that is already associated with their user role. This can happen in environments where queries are managed and assigned to specific roles for access control.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Query Assignment: The query you are trying to access or create is already assigned to your user role.
  Role Configuration: The role assigned to your user profile may already include the query, leading to this error when you attempt to add it again.
  Query Management: In some cases, the query might be in a state that prevents it from being re-added or modified.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Role Assignments:
  
  Go to the role management area in SAP (transaction code PFCG).
  Check the roles assigned to your user and see if the query is already included in one of those roles.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicate Entry:
  
  If you find that the query is already assigned, you may not need to add it again. You can simply execute the query as it is already available to you.
  
  
  
  Modify Role:
  
  If you need to make changes to the query or its assignment, you may need to modify the role. This typically requires administrative access.
  You can remove the query from the role if it is not needed or if you want to reassign it.
  
  
  
  Consult with Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to view or modify roles, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for role management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Check Query Status:
  
  Ensure that the query is active and not in a state that would prevent it from being executed or modified.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on role management and query assignment.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on how to manage queries and roles effectively to avoid such issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AQ_AD_HOC297 error and manage your queries effectively within SAP.