How To Fix PAIS029 - The query does not contain a list


PAIS029 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

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

  • Message number: 029

  • Message text: The query does not contain a list

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  • What causes this issue?

    The query does not contain a list that Ad Hoc Query can display. The
    query was probably created by SAP Query, rather than Ad Hoc Query.

    System Response

    The query cannot be opened.

    How to fix this error?

    Open a different query or find out why this query does not contain a
    valid list.

    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 PAIS029 - The query does not contain a list ?
    The SAP error message PAIS029, which states "The query does not contain a list," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to execute a query that is expected to return a list of data, but the query is not properly configured to do so.
    Causes:
    
    Query Configuration: The query may not be set up to return a list of data. This can happen if the query is designed to return aggregated data or if it lacks the necessary characteristics to generate a list.
    Missing Characteristics: If the query does not include any characteristics in the rows or columns, it will not be able to display a list.
    Filters or Variables: If there are filters or variables applied that restrict the data too much, it may result in no data being returned.
    Data Source Issues: The underlying data source may not contain any data

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