How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES105 - Query does not exist; select from the predefined list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Query does not exist; select from the predefined list

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES105 - Query does not exist; select from the predefined list ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES105 indicates that a query you are trying to access does not exist in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics, where users attempt to run a query that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Query Deletion: The query may have been deleted or not yet created in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the query.
  Incorrect Query Name: The query name entered may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Transport Issues: If the query was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Query Not Activated: The query might exist but is not activated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Query Existence:
  
  Go to the Query Designer or the relevant transaction (like RSRT) and check if the query exists in the system.
  Ensure that you are looking in the correct InfoArea or folder.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the query. This can be done by reviewing the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Correct Query Name:
  
  Double-check the query name for any typos or errors. Ensure that you are using the correct naming convention.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Restore the Query:
  
  If the query has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the query was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs for any errors or issues during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Activate the Query:
  
  If the query exists but is not activated, you can activate it in the Query Designer.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  Use transaction RSRT to run queries and check their status.
  Use transaction RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench and manage queries.
  Use transaction RSD1 to check InfoObjects and InfoProviders.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on query management and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW team for further assistance, or consult SAP support for more specific guidance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.