How To Fix GS605 - Variable & does not exist

GS605 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GS - Sets

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Variable & does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have tried to obtain information on the variable specified.
However, no variable exists with this name.

System Response

The system rejects your request.

How to fix this error?

Check the variable name and repeat the request using the correct
variable name, if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GS605 - Variable & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message GS605, which states "Variable & does not exist," typically occurs in the context of reporting or data extraction when a variable that is referenced in a query, report, or data source is not recognized by the system. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Variable Not Defined: The variable you are trying to use has not been defined in the system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the variable name, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Variable Deletion: The variable may have been deleted or is no longer available in the data source.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variable.
  Incorrect Context: The variable may not be applicable in the context in which it is being used (e.g., in a different InfoProvider).
  Transport Issues: If the variable was recently transported from another system,