How To Fix BRAIN692 - Query was changed! Characteristic &1 no longer exists.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 692

• Message text: Query was changed! Characteristic &1 no longer exists.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN692 - Query was changed! Characteristic &1 no longer exists. ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN692 indicates that a query has been modified in such a way that a characteristic (in this case, identified as &1) that was previously part of the query no longer exists. This can happen for several reasons, such as changes in the underlying data model, deletion of characteristics, or modifications to InfoObjects.
  Causes:
  
  Deletion of Characteristics: The characteristic that the query references has been deleted from the InfoProvider or the data model.
  Changes in InfoObjects: The InfoObject associated with the characteristic has been modified or deactivated.
  Transport Issues: If the query was transported from one system to another, the characteristic may not exist in the target system.
  Data Source Changes: Changes in the underlying data source (like a change in the structure of a DataSource) can lead to this error.
  Query Modification: Manual changes to the query that reference a characteristic that has been removed or renamed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Characteristic: Verify if the characteristic mentioned in the error message still exists in the InfoProvider. If it has been deleted, you may need to either restore it or modify the query to remove references to it.
  Modify the Query: Open the query in the Query Designer and remove or replace the characteristic that is causing the issue. You may need to adjust the layout or filters accordingly.
  Recreate the Query: If the query is significantly impacted, consider recreating it from scratch using the current characteristics available in the InfoProvider.
  Transport Check: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects (including characteristics) were transported correctly to the target system.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or change logs to understand why the characteristic was removed or modified.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSRT (Query Monitor) or RSO2 (InfoObject Maintenance) to investigate the issue further.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that all dependent queries and reports are updated accordingly.
  Testing: After making changes, test the query to ensure that it runs without errors and returns the expected results.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAIN692 error and restore the functionality of your query.