How To Fix RSQBW801 - Invalid selection after valid time range

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSQBW -

• Message number: 801

• Message text: Invalid selection after valid time range

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSQBW801 - Invalid selection after valid time range ?

  The SAP error message RSQBW801: Invalid selection after valid time range typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to execute a query or report that involves a time characteristic, but the selection criteria for the time range are not valid. This can happen for several reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  
  Invalid Time Range: The time range specified in the query might not correspond to any data in the InfoProvider. For example, if you are trying to select data for a period that does not exist in the underlying data source.
  
  
  Incorrect Time Characteristics: The time characteristics used in the query may not be properly defined or may not match the data model.
  
  
  Data Availability: There may be no data available for the specified time range in the InfoProvider.
  
  
  Query Design Issues: The query might be incorrectly designed, leading to invalid selections.
  
  
  Time Dimension Issues: If the time dimension is not properly set up or if there are issues with the time attributes in the data model.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Time Range: Verify the time range specified in the query. Ensure that it corresponds to valid periods in the data source. You can do this by checking the data in the InfoProvider for the specified time range.
  
  
  Adjust Query Filters: Modify the filters in the query to ensure they are valid. You may need to remove or adjust the time filters to match the available data.
  
  
  Review Query Design: Go through the query design in the Query Designer to ensure that all characteristics and key figures are correctly defined and that there are no conflicting selections.
  
  
  Data Load Verification: Ensure that the data has been loaded correctly into the InfoProvider. You can check the data load status and verify that the data exists for the specified time range.
  
  
  Check Time Characteristics: Make sure that the time characteristics used in the query are correctly defined in the data model and that they are linked to the appropriate InfoObjects.
  
  
  Test with Different Time Ranges: Try running the query with different time ranges to see if the issue persists. This can help identify if the problem is specific to certain periods.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the error message RSQBW801 for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Documentation: Review SAP BW documentation for best practices in query design and time dimension handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSQBW801 error and implement a solution to resolve it.