How To Fix RSO_RES_QMSGS016 - Invalid element unique ID used

RSO_RES_QMSGS016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_QMSGS - Messages directly related to Query Designer.

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Invalid element unique ID used

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RSO_RES_QMSGS016 - Details

• The SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS016: Invalid element unique ID used typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the unique identifier of a query element, such as a characteristic or key figure. This error can arise during the execution of queries, especially when there are inconsistencies in the metadata or when the query is referencing elements that do not exist or have been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Deleted or Inactive Objects: The query may reference characteristics or key figures that have been deleted or are inactive in the InfoProvider.
  Metadata Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the metadata of the query or the InfoProvider, possibly due to changes in the underlying data model.
  Transport Issues: If the query or its components were transported from one system to another, there may be issues with the transport that led to missing or invalid references.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query might have