How To Fix BRAIN_SUP009 - Variable &1[&2] uses query &3/&4, but &3/&4 is not active

BRAIN_SUP009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN_SUP - BRAIN messages (for use by support)

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Variable &1[&2] uses query &3/&4, but &3/&4 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN_SUP009 - Variable &1[&2] uses query &3/&4, but &3/&4 is not active ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_SUP009 indicates that a variable in your query is referencing another query that is not currently active. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are working with queries and variables.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A variable (e.g., a selection variable) in your query is set to use another query as its source.
  The referenced query is either inactive or has not been activated in the system.
  There may be issues with the transport of the query or changes made to the query that have not been activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Referenced Query:
  
  Go to the Query Designer or the relevant transaction (e.g., RSRT for executing queries).
  Locate the query that is being referenced (i.e., &3/&4 in the error message).
  Ensure that this query is active. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Activate the Query:
  
  If