How To Fix /BCV/UIF121 - Snapshots of query view &1 deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BCV/UIF -

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Snapshots of query view &1 deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BCV/UIF121 - Snapshots of query view &1 deleted ?

  The SAP error message /BCV/UIF121 Snapshots of query view &1 deleted typically indicates that a snapshot of a query view has been deleted in the SAP system. This message is often related to the Business Context Viewer (BCV) or the Business Intelligence (BI) components within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deletion: The snapshot may have been manually deleted by a user or administrator.
  System Cleanup: The system may have performed a cleanup operation that removed old or unused snapshots.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration or settings related to the query view may have led to the deletion of snapshots.
  Data Model Changes: If the underlying data model or query view has been modified, it may result in the deletion of existing snapshots.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Manual Deletion: Verify if any users have manually deleted the snapshots. If so, you may need to recreate them.
  Recreate Snapshots: If the snapshots are essential for your operations, you can recreate them using the appropriate transaction or report in SAP.
  Review System Logs: Check the system logs for any automated processes that might have led to the deletion of the snapshots.
  Configuration Review: Review the configuration settings related to the query view and ensure that they are set correctly to prevent unintended deletions.
  Data Model Validation: Validate the data model and ensure that any changes made do not affect the integrity of the snapshots.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSRT (for running queries) or RSOS (for managing snapshots).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for Business Context Viewer and Business Intelligence for detailed information on managing query views and snapshots.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or consulting with your SAP Basis or BI team for further assistance.
  
  Preventive Measures:
  
  Regular Backups: Implement regular backups of your query views and snapshots to avoid data loss.
  User Training: Ensure that users are trained on the implications of deleting snapshots and the proper procedures for managing them.
  Monitoring: Set up monitoring for critical query views to track changes and deletions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message and prevent future occurrences.