How To Fix BRAIN690 - Query was changed! Element &1 no longer exists in the structure

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 690

• Message text: Query was changed! Element &1 no longer exists in the structure

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN690 - Query was changed! Element &1 no longer exists in the structure ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN690 indicates that a query has been modified in such a way that one of its elements (specifically, the element identified by &1) no longer exists in the underlying data structure. This typically occurs in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when a query is based on a data source that has been altered, such as changes to InfoObjects, InfoProviders, or the underlying data model.
  Causes:
  
  Deletion of InfoObjects: The InfoObject that the query is referencing has been deleted or is no longer active.
  Changes in Data Model: The structure of the InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DataStore Object) has been modified, which may include adding or removing fields.
  Query Modification: The query itself has been modified, and the changes have not been properly reflected in the underlying data structure.
  Transport Issues: If the query was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies between the source and target systems.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Query Definition: Open the query in the Query Designer and verify if the element &1 is still part of the data source. If it has been removed, you may need to adjust the query to remove references to this element.
  Rebuild the Query: If the query is significantly impacted, consider rebuilding it based on the current structure of the InfoProvider.
  Restore Deleted InfoObjects: If the InfoObject was deleted unintentionally, you may need to restore it or create a new one that matches the previous structure.
  Update the Data Model: If the underlying data model has changed, ensure that the query is updated to reflect these changes.
  Check Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSRT (Query Monitor) to test the query and see if it runs without errors.
  Query Designer: Use the Query Designer to analyze and modify the query structure.
  InfoObject Maintenance: Use transaction RSD1 to check the status of InfoObjects and ensure they are active.
  Documentation: Review any documentation or change logs related to the modifications made to the data model or queries.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.