How To Fix MCW_AA116 - & is not a valid query

MCW_AA116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MCW_AA - Messages for BW Interface Analytical Applications

• Message number: 116

• Message text: & is not a valid query

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MCW_AA116 - & is not a valid query ?

  The SAP error message MCW_AA116 typically indicates that there is an issue with a query that is being executed in the context of the SAP system, specifically related to the Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. The message states that the query is not valid, which can arise from several causes.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Query Not Defined: The query you are trying to execute may not be defined in the system or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to access the query or the data it is trying to retrieve.
  Incorrect Query Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the query name being referenced.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the database or the query execution environment.
  Transport Issues: If the query was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or configured in the