How To Fix R9E040 - New functions: &1 '&2' cannot be edited in this Query Designer

R9E040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 040

• Message text: New functions: &1 '&2' cannot be edited in this Query Designer

What causes this issue?

&V1& '&V2&' was saved in a version that cannot be edited with this
version of the Query Designer. This is because '&V1&' '&V2&' was saved
with a newer version of the Query Designer and uses functions that are
not supported by the current version of the Query Designer.

System Response

'&V1&' '&V2&' cannot be edited using this version of the Query Designer.
However, you can still use '&V1&' '&V2&'.

How to fix this error?

Edit '&V1&' '&V2&' with a newer version of the Query Designer.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R9E040 - New functions: &1 '&2' cannot be edited in this Query Designer ?

  The SAP error message R9E040 indicates that you are trying to edit a query in the Query Designer that contains new functions or features that are not supported in the version of the Query Designer you are using. This typically occurs when the query was created or modified using a newer version of the Query Designer that includes functionalities not available in your current version.
  
  Cause:
  
  Version Mismatch: The query was created or last modified in a newer version of SAP BW or Query Designer that includes new features or functions.
  Unsupported Features: The specific functions or features used in the query are not supported in the version of Query Designer you are using.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Upgrade Query Designer: The most straightforward solution is to upgrade your Query Designer to the latest version that supports the new functions. This will allow you to edit the query without encountering this error.
  Use a Compatible Version: If upgrading is