How To Fix RSO_RES_QMSGS159 - Technical name for variable is missing. &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Technical name for variable is missing. &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS159 - Technical name for variable is missing. &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS159 with the description "Technical name for variable is missing. &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with a variable that is expected to have a technical name but does not.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Technical Name: The variable in question does not have a technical name assigned to it. This can happen if the variable was not properly defined or if there was an error during the creation or modification of the variable.
  Incorrect Configuration: The variable might be incorrectly configured in the query or in the InfoProvider.
  Transport Issues: If the variable was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), there might have been issues during the transport process that led to the variable being incomplete or missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variable Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant InfoObject or query definition in the SAP BW system.
  Ensure that the variable has a technical name assigned to it. If it is missing, you will need to define it properly.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Variable:
  
  If the variable is corrupted or incorrectly defined, consider deleting it and recreating it with the correct settings.
  
  
  
  Review Query Configuration:
  
  Check the query where the variable is being used. Ensure that the variable is correctly referenced and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings related to the variable. You may need to re-transport the object or manually correct the issue in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of BW you are using. There may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can trace the execution to see where the variable is being called and why it is missing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific notes related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  BW Documentation: Review the BW documentation for best practices on variable management and query design.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.