How To Fix BW_BICS_EQ121 - Query &1 is invalid or contains errors

BW_BICS_EQ121 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_BICS_EQ - Easy Query Messages

• Message number: 121

• Message text: Query &1 is invalid or contains errors

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BW_BICS_EQ121 - Details

• The SAP error message BW_BICS_EQ121, which states "Query &1 is invalid or contains errors," typically occurs in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the query definition or its execution. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Query Definition Issues: The query may have been incorrectly defined, with missing or incorrect characteristics, key figures, or filters.
  Data Source Problems: The underlying data source (InfoProvider) may not be available, or there may be issues with the data model.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data or the query itself.
  Transport Issues: If the query was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  Technical Errors: There may be technical issues such as database connectivity problems or issues with the BW system itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Query Definition:
  
  Open the query in the Query