How To Fix PAIS011 - Ad Hoc Query cannot be started without an InfoSet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAIS - Messages for PA-IS (Ad Hoc Query etc.)

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Ad Hoc Query cannot be started without an InfoSet

What causes this issue?

Ad Hoc Query requires you to specify an InfoSet, which is used to
select fields. The system's attempt to determine an InfoSet
automatically failed, so you were explicitly requested to select an
InfoSet yourself. You then cancelled the selection.

System Response

Ad Hoc Query cannot be started.

How to fix this error?

Use the dialog box for selecting InfoSets to select the InfoSet you
want to use. If no InfoSets are displayed, it means that you are not
assigned to a user group in which InfoSets exist. If this is the case,
assign yourself to a user group with InfoSets. Furthermore, you can use
the appropriate user parameters to set an InfoSet to be used (AQS), a
user group (AQB), and a query area (AQW) directly. If you require
further information on this subject, please see the online
documentation for SAP Query.
Some components in the HR application enable you to access Ad Hoc Query
with a pre-defined InfoSet, which means that a user group assignment is
not required.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAIS011 - Ad Hoc Query cannot be started without an InfoSet ?

  The SAP error message PAIS011 indicates that an Ad Hoc Query cannot be executed because there is no InfoSet defined for the query. An InfoSet is a data source that defines the structure of the data that can be queried, and it is essential for running Ad Hoc Queries in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The user attempts to run an Ad Hoc Query without having a valid InfoSet assigned.
  The InfoSet may not be created, or it may not be properly configured.
  The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoSet.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the PAIS011 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check InfoSet Creation:
  
  Ensure that an InfoSet has been created for the data you want to query. You can create an InfoSet using transaction code SQ02.
  If you do not have an InfoSet, you will need to create one that includes the necessary fields and tables.
  
  
  
  Assign InfoSet to Query:
  
  If an InfoSet exists, ensure that it is correctly assigned to the Ad Hoc Query you are trying to run. You can do this in the Ad Hoc Query transaction (transaction code SQ01).
  Open the query and check the InfoSet assignment in the query properties.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoSet. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to ensure you have the appropriate roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Test the InfoSet:
  
  Use transaction code SQ02 to test the InfoSet and ensure it returns data as expected. If the InfoSet is not functioning correctly, you may need to troubleshoot it.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on creating and managing InfoSets and Ad Hoc Queries.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SQ01: Ad Hoc Query
  SQ02: InfoSet Query
  SQ03: User Groups for Queries
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to the Ad Hoc Query functionality.
  
  
  User Training: If you are new to using Ad Hoc Queries and InfoSets, consider seeking training or resources to better understand how to utilize these features effectively.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the PAIS011 error and successfully run your Ad Hoc Query.