How To Fix BRAIN501 - Unknown or deleted query

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 501

• Message text: Unknown or deleted query

What causes this issue?

Either the requested query, or one of the characteristic value variables
with a replacement path from the query results, or its query does not
exist or was deleted.

System Response

The system cannot execute the requested query.

How to fix this error?

Check that the requested query still exists.
Then check whether the requested query contains characteristic value
variables with a replacement path from the results of the query, and
whether these queries also exist.
If neccesary, create the missing query again and reassign the query to
the variables.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN501 - Unknown or deleted query ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN501: Unknown or deleted query typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a user attempts to access a query that either does not exist or has been deleted from the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as changes in the data model, deletion of queries, or issues with user authorizations.
  Causes:
  
  Deleted Query: The query you are trying to access has been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect Query Name: The query name you are using may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the query.
  Transport Issues: If the query was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Query Inactive: The query might be inactive or not available in the current context (e.g., in a different client).
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Query Existence:
  
  Check if the query exists in the Query Designer or the relevant InfoProvider.
  Use transaction RSRT (Query Monitor) to see if the query is listed.
  
  
  
  Check Query Name:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct name for the query. Double-check for any typos.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the query. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Query:
  
  If the query has been deleted, you may need to recreate it using the Query Designer.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the query was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was transported successfully.
  
  
  
  Activate the Query:
  
  If the query is inactive, you can activate it in the Query Designer.
  
  
  
  Consult with Basis Team:
  
  If you suspect a system issue or if the query should exist but does not, consult with your SAP Basis team for further investigation.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSRT: Query Monitor
  RSRQ: Query Designer
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on queries and troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BRAIN501 error and implement a suitable solution.