How To Fix R9E016 - Source to replace variable '&1' is not defined

R9E016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R9E - Error Messages for Query Designer .NET

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Source to replace variable '&1' is not defined

What causes this issue?

Text and formula variables with the processing type <ZK>Replacement Path
</> are replaced by a corresponding characteristic value. Characteristic
value variables are replaced by the result of a query.
The source of the replacement is not defined.

System Response

This is an error message.
Variables with the processing type <ZK>Replacement Path</> can only be
used if the source for the replacement is defined.

How to fix this error?

Define the source for variable replacement.
For the characteristic value variables, select the query that produces
the result you want to use as the variable. For text variables and
formula variables, select a corresponding characteristic value. The
value for a formula variable must be an integer; the value for a text
variable muss be text.

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 R9E016 - Source to replace variable '&1' is not defined ?

  The SAP error message R9E016, which states "Source to replace variable '&1' is not defined," typically occurs in the context of SAP's reporting or data extraction tools, such as SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Query. This error indicates that the system is trying to replace a variable in a report or query, but it cannot find a corresponding source for that variable.
  
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Variable: The variable referenced (denoted as '&1') is not defined in the context of the report or query.
  Incorrect Variable Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the variable definition.
  Missing Data Source: The data source that should provide the value for the variable is not available or not properly configured.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data source or variable.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model or structure, the variable may no