How To Fix DB662 - Variable & & deleted

DB662 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB - Messages for logical databases and background processing

• Message number: 662

• Message text: Variable & & deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB662 - Variable & & deleted ?

  The SAP error message DB662, which states "Variable & & deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when a variable that is being referenced in a query or report has been deleted or is no longer available in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as changes in the data model, deletion of the variable by a user, or changes in the underlying data source.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Variable: The variable referenced in the query or report has been deleted from the system.
  Changes in Data Model: The data model has been altered, and the variable is no longer valid.
  Transport Issues: If the variable was transported from one system to another, it may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variable.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variable Existence: Verify if the variable still exists in the system. You