How To Fix FM_BP_BWRET017 - Enter a query

FM_BP_BWRET017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FM_BP_BWRET - Messages for FM Budget Preparation Retraction

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Enter a query

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FM_BP_BWRET017 - Details

• The SAP error message FM_BP_BWRET017, which states "Enter a query," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or when working with BW queries in SAP systems. This error indicates that a required query has not been specified or selected in the relevant transaction or report.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Query: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected a query to execute. This can happen if the user navigates to a report or transaction that requires a query but does not specify one.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the query or the query may not be available in the current context.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues with the BW system or the query itself, such as the query being deleted or not properly activated.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Select a Query: Ensure that you have selected a valid query before