How To Fix R9E055 - Personalization variable '&1' does not exist for variable '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Personalization variable '&1' does not exist for variable '&2'

What causes this issue?

Variable '<(>&<)>V1<(>&<)>' does not exist. It therefore cannot be used
to personalize variable '<(>&<)>V2<(>&<)>'.

System Response

Variable '<(>&<)>V2<(>&<)>' contains errors and cannot be used.

How to fix this error?

Remove variable '<(>&<)>V1<(>&<)>' as a personalization of variable '
<(>&<)>V2<(>&<)>' or create variable '<(>&<)>V1<(>&<)>' in the system.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R9E055 - Personalization variable '&1' does not exist for variable '&2' ?

  The SAP error message R9E055 indicates that there is an issue with personalization variables in a report or query. Specifically, it states that a personalization variable (denoted as '&1') does not exist for another variable (denoted as '&2'). This typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when users attempt to personalize reports or queries using variables that have not been defined or are not available in the current context.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Personalization Variable: The variable specified in the error message does not exist in the system or has not been defined for the specific report or query.
  Incorrect Variable Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the personalization settings.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variable.
  Changes in Data Model: If the underlying data model has changed (e.g., variables were deleted or renamed), it can lead to this error.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query may not be designed to support the personalization variable being referenced.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Variable Definition: Verify that the personalization variable exists in the system. You can do this by checking the variable settings in the SAP BW or BusinessObjects environment.
  Correct Variable Name: Ensure that the variable names used in the personalization settings are correct and match the defined variables in the system.
  Review Authorizations: Check if the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variable. If not, appropriate roles and permissions should be assigned.
  Update Query Design: If the query has been modified, ensure that it is designed to accommodate the personalization variables being used. You may need to adjust the query to include the necessary variables.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for guidance on how to properly set up and use personalization variables.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Testing: After making changes, test the report or query to ensure that the error is resolved and that the personalization features work as expected.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.