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

RSO_RES_QMSGS108 - Overview

• 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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RSO_RES_QMSGS108 - Details

• 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