How To Fix RSO_RES_QMSGS255 - Query cannot be used in formula mode due to existing cells. &1

RSO_RES_QMSGS255 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 255

• Message text: Query cannot be used in formula mode due to existing cells. &1

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RSO_RES_QMSGS255 - Details

• The SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS255 indicates that a query cannot be used in formula mode because there are existing cells that conflict with the operation. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with queries in BEx Analyzer or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to use a query in formula mode, but there are already existing cells in the worksheet that are not compatible with the query's structure or the intended operation. This can happen if:
  
  The query has been previously executed and populated cells in the worksheet.
  The existing cells contain data that conflicts with the new query results.
  The query structure has changed, but the worksheet still contains old data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Clear Existing Cells: 
  
  Before executing the query in formula mode, clear any existing data in the cells that the query will populate. This can be done