How To Fix RSO_RES_QMSGS160 - Variable &1 does not exist in active version.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Variable &1 does not exist in active version.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS160 - Variable &1 does not exist in active version. ?

  The SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS160 indicates that a variable referenced in a query or report does not exist in the active version of the query or report. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries that utilize variables for filtering or dynamic data selection.
  Cause:
  
  Variable Not Defined: The variable referenced in the query is not defined in the active version of the query.
  Inactive Version: The query might be referencing a variable that exists in an inactive version of the query or report.
  Transport Issues: If the query was transported from one system to another, the variable may not have been included in the transport.
  Changes in DataSource: If the underlying DataSource has changed, it may affect the variables defined in the query.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the variable.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Variable Definition:
  
  Go to the Query Designer and check if the variable is defined in the active version of the query.
  If it is missing, you may need to create or activate the variable.
  
  
  
  Activate the Query:
  
  If the query is inactive, activate it in the Query Designer. This will ensure that all variables are recognized.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the query was transported, ensure that all necessary objects, including variables, were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Check DataSource:
  
  Verify that the DataSource associated with the query is still valid and that the variables are compatible with the current structure of the DataSource.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the variable. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Variable:
  
  If the variable is missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it in the Query Designer.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSO1 (to create variables) and RSO2 (to manage variables) in SAP BW.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing variables in queries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message RSO_RES_QMSGS160 and ensure that your queries function correctly.