How To Fix RS2HANA_VIEW164 - External SAP HANA view: Variable '&2': no input value help

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_VIEW - HANA Views for BW Objects

• Message number: 164

• Message text: External SAP HANA view: Variable '&2': no input value help

What causes this issue?

The "filter values selection" setting (&V3&) of InfoObject &V1& is not
supported.

System Response

No input help available for variable &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Check the message log for the warning message regarding the missing
input help column for InfoObject &V1&.

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 RS2HANA_VIEW164 - External SAP HANA view: Variable '&2': no input value help ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_VIEW164 indicates that there is an issue with a variable in an external SAP HANA view, specifically that there is no input value help available for the variable. This typically occurs when a variable is defined in a way that does not provide a mechanism for users to select or input values when executing a query or report.
  Cause
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Value Help: The variable in question does not have an associated value help or input help defined in the HANA view.
  Incorrect Variable Definition: The variable may not be properly defined in the HANA view or may not be linked to a valid data source.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source may not be accessible or may not contain the expected data for the variable.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data that would provide input help for the variable.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Variable Definition:
  
  Review the definition of the variable in the HANA view. Ensure that it is correctly defined and linked to a valid data source.
  If the variable is supposed to have value help, ensure that it is configured to provide it.
  
  
  
  Add Value Help:
  
  If the variable does not have value help, consider adding it. This can be done by defining a value help table or a calculation view that provides the necessary values for the variable.
  
  
  
  Test Data Source:
  
  Verify that the underlying data source is accessible and contains the expected data. You can run a simple query against the data source to check its availability.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the data related to the variable. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review the SAP documentation or help resources related to HANA views and variable definitions for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to the development environment, you can debug the HANA view to see how the variable is being processed and identify any issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  HANA Studio: Use SAP HANA Studio or SAP Web IDE to inspect and modify the HANA view and its variables.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.