How To Fix MAHD201 - Invalid query definition; selection missing or incorrect for &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MAHD - Messages for Alternative Historical Data

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Invalid query definition; selection missing or incorrect for &2

What causes this issue?

In the definition of the <DS:GLOS.3618788B6BCA5D02E10000009B38F983>query
</> for method &SYST-MSGV1& and analytical application 'Forecast' (004)
that is set for the use of
<DS:GLOS.70086ED0D946154EBC7C6B32697A9C30>alternative historical data</>
(AHD), the selection of &SYST-MSGV2& is missing in the format expected.

System Response

Loading of alternative historical data (AHD) from SAP BW is cancelled
for this query.

How to fix this error?

Check the definition of query &SYST-MSGV1& in Customizing.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MAHD201 - Invalid query definition; selection missing or incorrect for &2 ?

  The SAP error message MAHD201 indicates that there is an issue with a query definition in the context of a report or data extraction process. Specifically, it suggests that the selection criteria for the query are either missing or incorrect. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting tools, such as SAP Query or SAP Report Painter.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Selection Criteria: The query may not have any selection criteria defined, which is necessary for the system to filter the data correctly.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria defined may not match the expected format or may reference fields that do not exist or are not valid in the context of the query.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data or fields specified in the query.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source may have changed, leading to discrepancies in the query definition.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Query Definition:
  
  Go to the query definition in the SAP Query or Report Painter.
  Ensure that all required selection criteria are defined correctly.
  Verify that the fields used in the selection criteria exist and are valid.
  
  
  
  Modify Selection Criteria:
  
  If the selection criteria are incorrect, modify them to ensure they align with the data structure.
  Ensure that the selection fields are properly mapped to the data source.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data fields used in the query.
  If not, work with your SAP security team to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Test the Query:
  
  After making changes, test the query to ensure that it runs without errors.
  If the error persists, consider recreating the query from scratch to eliminate any hidden issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the query tool you are using (e.g., SAP Query, Report Painter).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SQ01 (SAP Query) or GRR1 (Report Painter) to access and modify queries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message MAHD201.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the MAHD201 error in your SAP environment.