How To Fix RSOD163 - Query element with technical name &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOD - Messages for Document Link

• Message number: 163

• Message text: Query element with technical name &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOD163 - Query element with technical name &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSOD163 indicates that a query element with the specified technical name does not exist in the context of the query you are trying to execute or modify. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when working with queries in BEx (Business Explorer) Query Designer or similar tools.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Query Element: The query element (e.g., characteristic, key figure) you are trying to use in your query does not exist in the InfoProvider or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Technical Name: The technical name provided may be misspelled or incorrectly referenced.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the underlying data model (e.g., InfoObjects, InfoProviders), the query may reference elements that are no longer valid.
  Transport Issues: If the query was transported from one system to another, the required InfoObjects or InfoProviders may not have been transported correctly.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Technical Name: Check the technical name of the query element in the InfoProvider or InfoObject catalog to ensure it is correct.
  Check Existence: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to verify that the query element exists in the system.
  Recreate or Modify Query: If the query element has been deleted or does not exist, you may need to recreate it or modify the query to remove references to the non-existent element.
  Check Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they are present in the target system.
  Activate Objects: If the InfoObject or InfoProvider has been recently created or modified, ensure that it has been activated properly.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or change logs to understand if there have been any recent changes that could have affected the query.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), and RSRT (Query Monitor) for troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message RSOD163.
  Query Designer: Use BEx Query Designer to analyze and modify queries, ensuring that all elements are valid and exist in the data model.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP BW team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSOD163 error and implement a solution to resolve it.