How To Fix /BCV/QRM680 - Query &1: No reference type was entered for field &2

/BCV/QRM680 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BCV/QRM -

• Message number: 680

• Message text: Query &1: No reference type was entered for field &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/QRM680 - Query &1: No reference type was entered for field &2 ?

  The SAP error message /BCV/QRM680 Query &1: No reference type was entered for field &2 typically occurs in the context of query management or reporting within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with queries that require specific reference types for certain fields.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that a required reference type for a specific field in the query has not been defined. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Configuration: The field in question may not have been properly configured in the query definition.
  Field Settings: The field may require a reference type that has not been specified, leading to the system being unable to process the query correctly.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model or structure may have resulted in the loss of reference type definitions.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Query Definition:
  
  Go to the query definition in the SAP system.
  Verify that all fields, especially the one