How To Fix RSAN_PR009 - Character string '&' not found

RSAN_PR009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAN_PR -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Character string '&' not found

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RSAN_PR009 - Details

• The SAP error message RSAN_PR009, which states "Character string '&' not found," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with a query or a data source. This error often indicates that a specific character string or variable that the system is trying to reference does not exist or is not defined correctly.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Character String: The character string (often a variable or a key figure) that the query is trying to reference is not defined in the InfoProvider or the query definition.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the query definition where the character string is referenced.
  Data Source Issues: The data source may not be properly set up, or the data may not have been loaded correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the character string or the related data.
  Changes in Data