How To Fix BWSD008 - Error while reading query element information (&1)

BWSD008 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BWSD - Messages for Scenario Transfer

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Error while reading query element information (&1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BWSD008 - Error while reading query element information (&1) ?

  The SAP error message BWSD008, which states "Error while reading query element information (&1)," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when there is an issue with reading the metadata or structure of a query. This can happen for various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Query Definition Issues: The query might be incorrectly defined or corrupted, leading to problems when trying to access its elements.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the query or its components.
  Transport Issues: If the query was transported from one system to another, there might be inconsistencies or missing objects in the target system.
  Data Source Problems: The underlying data source for the query may be unavailable or misconfigured.
  System Performance: High load on the BW system or database can lead to timeouts or failures in reading query elements.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Query Definition: Review the query definition in the Query Designer to ensure