How To Fix GS306 - Variable & has been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GS - Sets

• Message number: 306

• Message text: Variable & has been deleted

What causes this issue?

The variable selected has been deleted.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GS306 - Variable & has been deleted ?

  The SAP error message GS306 ("Variable & has been deleted") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) 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 InfoProvider.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion of Variable: The variable in question has been deleted from the system, either intentionally or accidentally.
  Changes in InfoProvider: The InfoProvider (like an InfoCube or DataStore Object) that the variable was associated with has been modified or deleted.
  Transport Issues: If the variable was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variable, leading to the perception that it has been deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variable Existence: Verify if the variable still exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant InfoObject or query definition in the SAP BW system.
  Recreate the Variable: If the variable has been deleted, you may need to recreate it. This involves defining the variable again in the relevant InfoObject or query.
  Update Queries: If the variable was used in queries, ensure that all queries referencing the variable are updated to either remove the reference or replace it with a valid variable.
  Check Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport requests to ensure that the variable was included and properly transported.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variable. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoObjects and variables.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed steps on managing variables in BW/BI.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the GS306 error and restore functionality to your queries or reports.