How To Fix R9E998 - BW server has deactivated this version of the Query Designer

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 998

• Message text: BW server has deactivated this version of the Query Designer

What causes this issue?

This version of Query Designer is not supported by the BW server.

System Response

You cannot work with this version of Query Designer any more.

How to fix this error?

Close Query Designer.
To carry on working, use Query Designer version SAP BW 3.x.

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 R9E998 - BW server has deactivated this version of the Query Designer ?

  The SAP error message R9E998 indicating that "BW server has deactivated this version of the Query Designer" typically arises in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) when there is a mismatch or compatibility issue between the Query Designer and the BW server version. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Version Mismatch: The Query Designer version you are using may not be compatible with the BW server version. This can happen if the BW server has been upgraded or if you are using an outdated version of the Query Designer.
  Deactivation of Features: The BW server may have certain features or versions of the Query Designer deactivated for various reasons, such as maintenance or configuration changes.
  User Permissions: There may be restrictions on your user account that prevent access to certain features of the Query Designer.
  System Configuration: The BW system may have been configured to disable certain functionalities or versions