How To Fix /PLMPCV/QRM668 - Query &1: Unknown attribute origin &3 in attribute &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMPCV/QRM -

• Message number: 668

• Message text: Query &1: Unknown attribute origin &3 in attribute &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMPCV/QRM668 - Query &1: Unknown attribute origin &3 in attribute &2 ?

  The SAP error message /PLMPCV/QRM668 indicates that there is an issue with a query related to attributes in the context of SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or a similar module. The message specifically states that there is an "unknown attribute origin" for a given attribute.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Incorrect Attribute Definition: The attribute specified in the query may not be defined correctly in the system, or it may not exist at all.
  Missing Configuration: The attribute might not be configured properly in the relevant customizing settings, leading to the system being unable to recognize it.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where the attribute is expected to be present but is missing or incorrectly referenced.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to access the attribute or its origin.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Attribute Definition:
  
  Verify that the attribute (&2) is correctly defined in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., SPRO) and checking the attribute settings.
  
  
  
  Review Query Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the query (&1) is correctly configured to reference the attribute. Check if the attribute is included in the query definition and that it is spelled correctly.
  
  
  
  Validate Attribute Origin:
  
  Investigate the origin of the attribute (&3). Make sure that the origin is valid and that the attribute is correctly linked to it.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Consistency:
  
  Run consistency checks or reports to identify any data issues that may be causing the attribute to be unrecognized.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the attribute and its origin. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific module you are working with for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in troubleshooting, such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SE37 (Function Module).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.