How To Fix RSO_RES_QMSGS108 - Cannot locate referenced element: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Cannot locate referenced element: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS108 - Cannot locate referenced element: &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS108 with the description "Cannot locate referenced element: &1" 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 that references an element (like a characteristic, key figure, or InfoObject) that cannot be found.
  Causes:
  
  Deleted or Inactive Objects: The referenced element (e.g., InfoObject, characteristic, or key figure) may have been deleted or is currently inactive in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the referenced element.
  Incorrect Query Definition: The query may be incorrectly defined, referencing elements that do not exist in the current context.
  Data Source Issues: The data source for the query may not be properly set up or may have been changed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Object Existence: Verify that the referenced element (indicated by &1 in the error message) exists in the system. You can do this by checking the relevant InfoObjects or characteristics in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Activate Objects: If the object exists but is inactive, activate it in the InfoObject maintenance.
  Review Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the referenced element.
  Query Redefinition: If the query is incorrectly defined, you may need to redefine it to remove references to non-existent elements.
  Data Source Validation: Ensure that the data source for the query is correctly set up and that it points to valid and active data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoObjects and queries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for more details on query design and InfoObject management.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW support team for further assistance.