How To Fix AQV409 - No fields defined for output with formats

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AQV - Message texts for SAP Query

• Message number: 409

• Message text: No fields defined for output with formats

What causes this issue?

You tried to go to the screen for defining formats for fields, but did
not specify which fields should be output with formats.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

In the screen 'Field Output Options', first define which fields should
be output with formats (select column 'Format').

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AQV409 - No fields defined for output with formats ?

  The SAP error message AQV409 "No fields defined for output with formats" typically occurs in the context of SAP Query or SAP Report Painter/Writer when there is an issue with the output format configuration. This error indicates that the system cannot find any fields defined for output in the specified format.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Field Definitions: The output format may not have any fields defined, or the fields that were supposed to be included in the output are missing.
  Incorrect Query Configuration: The query or report may not be properly configured to include the necessary fields for output.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access certain fields, leading to this error.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the data source or the query itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Field Definitions:
  
  Go to the query or report configuration and ensure that the necessary fields are defined for output.
  Make sure that the fields you want to display are selected and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Review Query Configuration:
  
  Open the query in the SAP Query tool (transaction SQ01) and check the selection criteria and output fields.
  Ensure that the output format is correctly set up to include the desired fields.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the fields in question. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or SU01.
  
  
  
  Test with Different Formats:
  
  If applicable, try using a different output format to see if the issue persists. This can help identify if the problem is specific to a certain format.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can debug the query execution to identify where the issue is occurring.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for additional guidance on configuring queries and reports.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SQ01: SAP Query
  SQ02: InfoSet
  SQ03: User Groups
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide patches or updates.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the AQV409 error in SAP.