How To Fix /BCV/QRM422 - Query &1: Unknown formula ID &3 in join criterion &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BCV/QRM -

• Message number: 422

• Message text: Query &1: Unknown formula ID &3 in join criterion &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/QRM422 - Query &1: Unknown formula ID &3 in join criterion &2 ?

  The SAP error message /BCV/QRM422 indicates that there is an issue with a query related to an unknown formula ID in a join criterion. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Query, where queries are built using various formulas and join conditions.
  Cause:
  
  
  Unknown Formula ID: The error suggests that the query is trying to reference a formula ID that does not exist or is not recognized in the context of the query. This could happen if:
  
  The formula was deleted or not activated.
  There is a typo in the formula ID.
  The formula ID is not available in the current context (e.g., it belongs to a different InfoProvider or query).
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the query or the formula was transported from one system to another, it might not have been included in the transport request, leading to missing definitions.
  
  
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the query or formula, the system might be referencing an outdated or incorrect version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Formula ID: Verify that the formula ID referenced in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant query or formula in the SAP BW Query Designer.
  Ensuring that the formula is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors: If there is a typo in the formula ID, correct it in the query definition.
  
  
  Recreate or Reactivate the Formula: If the formula is missing, you may need to recreate it or reactivate it if it was previously deactivated.
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects (including formulas) were included in the transport request and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  Review Query Definition: Open the query in the Query Designer and check the join criteria to ensure that all referenced formulas are valid and correctly defined.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the formula or its purpose, refer to the documentation or consult with a colleague who has experience with the specific query.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Query Designer: Familiarize yourself with the SAP BW Query Designer, as it is the primary tool for creating and managing queries, including formulas and join conditions.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the query execution to identify where the error is occurring in the join criteria.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /BCV/QRM422 and ensure that your query functions correctly.