How To Fix RSBOLAP022 - Unknown BICS ABAP exit: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBOLAP -

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Unknown BICS ABAP exit: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBOLAP022 - Unknown BICS ABAP exit: &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSBOLAP022 "Unknown BICS ABAP exit: &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the BICS (Business Intelligence Consumer Services) integration, particularly when trying to execute a query or access data from a BW InfoProvider.
  Cause:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect BICS Exit: The error indicates that the system is trying to call a BICS ABAP exit that is not defined or does not exist in the system. This could be due to:
  
  The exit not being implemented in the ABAP code.
  The exit being incorrectly named or referenced in the query.
  The exit being removed or not activated in the system.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the BICS exit was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between different versions of SAP BW or the BICS components.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the BICS Exit: 
  
  Verify that the BICS exit referenced in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant ABAP code or configuration.
  If the exit is missing, you may need to implement it or correct the reference in the query.
  
  
  
  Review Query Definition: 
  
  Check the query definition in the BEx Query Designer to ensure that the exit is correctly specified and that there are no typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation: 
  
  If the exit was recently transported, ensure that it has been properly activated in the target system. You may need to re-import or activate the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to BICS exits for any specific requirements or known issues.
  
  
  
  Check for SAP Notes: 
  
  Search the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Debugging: 
  
  If you have access to the ABAP development environment, you can debug the code to see where the error is occurring and gather more information about the missing exit.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BICS (Business Intelligence Consumer Services): A framework that allows for the integration of SAP BW data into various applications, including SAP BusinessObjects and other reporting tools.
  ABAP Exits: These are user-defined enhancements in SAP that allow developers to add custom logic to standard SAP processes.
  SAP BW Query Designer: A tool used to create and manage queries in SAP BW, where you can define data sources, filters, and other query parameters.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.