How To Fix RS_B4H_PREPARE_APD038 - Query '&1' does not exist in active version.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_B4H_PREPARE_APD - Message class for APD transfer prepare package

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Query '&1' does not exist in active version.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_B4H_PREPARE_APD038 - Query '&1' does not exist in active version. ?

  The SAP error message RS_B4H_PREPARE_APD038 indicates that a query specified in the system does not exist in the active version. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when working with queries in BEx (Business Explorer) or Analysis for Office.
  Cause:
  
  Query Deletion: The query may have been deleted or not activated in the current version.
  Version Mismatch: The query might exist in a different version that is not currently active.
  Transport Issues: If the query was transported from another system, it may not have been activated properly in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the query.
  Incorrect Query Name: There may be a typo or incorrect reference to the query name in the report or application.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Query Existence:
  
  Go to the BEx Query Designer or the relevant transaction (e.g., RSRT) and verify if the query exists in the system.
  Ensure that the query is activated in the active version.
  
  
  
  Activate the Query:
  
  If the query exists but is not activated, activate it in the Query Designer.
  
  
  
  Check Version:
  
  Ensure that you are working with the correct version of the query. You can check the version in the Query Designer or by using transaction RSRT.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the query was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the query. This can be done by checking the roles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Correct Query Reference:
  
  Double-check the query name in the report or application to ensure there are no typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSRT: For executing queries and checking their status.
  RSO1: For creating and managing queries.
  RSO2: For managing query versions.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on BEx Query Designer and troubleshooting common issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.