How To Fix /OSP/MSG437 - Error occured in reading the SAP query header details

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /OSP/MSG -

• Message number: 437

• Message text: Error occured in reading the SAP query header details

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /OSP/MSG437 - Error occured in reading the SAP query header details ?

  The SAP error message /OSP/MSG437 indicates that there was an issue while trying to read the header details of a SAP query. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for troubleshooting. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Query: The query you are trying to access may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the query.
  Corrupted Query: The query might be corrupted or improperly configured.
  Database Issues: There could be issues with the underlying database that prevent the query from being read.
  Transport Issues: If the query was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Query Existence:
  
  Verify that the query exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code SQ01 (SAP Query) and checking if the query is listed.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the query. You can check this in transaction SU53 after attempting to run the query to see if there are any authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Query:
  
  If the query is corrupted, consider recreating it. You can export the query definition if you have a backup or if it was previously working.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a database consistency check to ensure that there are no underlying issues with the database that could be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Transport Logs:
  
  If the query was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong during the transport.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error. There may be patches or updates available that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SQ01: SAP Query Management
  SQ02: InfoSet Maintenance
  SQ03: User Group Management
  SU53: Authorization Check
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with detailed information about the error, including any steps you have already taken to troubleshoot.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution.