How To Fix RS_LIGHT_BICS_API001 - Query &1 is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_LIGHT_BICS_API - Lightweight BICS API Message Class

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Query &1 is unknown

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_LIGHT_BICS_API001 - Query &1 is unknown ?

  The SAP error message RS_LIGHT_BICS_API001 with the description "Query &1 is unknown" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when there is an issue with a query that is being executed. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified query, which can be due to several reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Query Name Typo: The query name specified in the request might be misspelled or incorrectly formatted.
  Query Deletion: The query may have been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to access the query.
  Transport Issues: If the query was recently transported from one system to another, it may not have been properly activated or may not exist in the target system.
  Query Inactive: The query might be inactive or not properly defined in the InfoProvider.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the BICS (Business Intelligence Consumer Services) connection.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Query Name: Verify that the query name is correctly spelled and formatted in the request.
  Query Existence: Ensure that the query exists in the system. You can check this in the SAP BW Query Designer or the relevant transaction code (e.g., RSRT).
  User Authorizations: Check the user authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to execute the query.
  Re-transport Query: If the query was recently transported, ensure that it has been properly activated in the target system.
  Activate Query: If the query is inactive, activate it in the Query Designer.
  Check BICS Configuration: Review the BICS connection settings to ensure they are correctly configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSRT (Query Monitor) or RSO1 (Query Designer) to manage and troubleshoot queries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs and traces for additional details that may help diagnose the issue.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more information on BICS and query management.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.