How To Fix /BCV/QRM863 - Query &1: Entry missing for formula &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BCV/QRM -

• Message number: 863

• Message text: Query &1: Entry missing for formula &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/QRM863 - Query &1: Entry missing for formula &2 ?

  The SAP error message /BCV/QRM863 Query &1: Entry missing for formula &2 typically indicates that there is a missing entry in the configuration for a specific query or formula in the SAP system. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Query.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The formula referenced in the error message is not defined or is incomplete in the system.
  Incorrect Query Definition: The query that is being executed may reference a formula that has not been properly set up or has been deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the query or formula was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing entries.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the formula or query.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Formula Definition:
  
  Go to the transaction code where the formula is defined (e.g., RSR2 for BW queries).
  Verify that the formula exists and is correctly defined.
  If it is missing, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Review Query Configuration:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer (transaction RSRQ or RSRT).
  Check if the query is correctly referencing the formula.
  Make sure that all required fields and formulas are included in the query definition.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the formula and the query.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSR2 (for formula maintenance), RSRQ (for query maintenance), and RSRT (for query execution).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to the error message for any known issues or fixes.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community or other forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the error message /BCV/QRM863 Query &1: Entry missing for formula &2.