How To Fix /BCV/UIF009 - The query has an undefined show type

/BCV/UIF009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BCV/UIF -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: The query has an undefined show type

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/UIF009 - The query has an undefined show type ?

  The SAP error message /BCV/UIF009 The query has an undefined show type typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Client or when working with SAP Fiori applications. This error indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a query or a report, specifically related to the "show type" parameter, which defines how the data should be displayed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Show Type: The query or report you are trying to execute does not have a defined "show type." This could be due to a misconfiguration in the query settings or missing parameters.
  Missing or Incorrect Query Configuration: The query might not have been properly set up in the backend, or it may be referencing a show type that does not exist.
  Transport Issues: If the query was transported from one system to another, the show type configuration might not have been included or might not match the target system's configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Query Configuration:
  
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