How To Fix RSRD251 - Filtering: Specify a control query

RSRD251 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRD - Report Dissemination

• Message number: 251

• Message text: Filtering: Specify a control query

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRD251 - Filtering: Specify a control query ?

  The SAP error message RSRD251, which states "Filtering: Specify a control query," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Intelligence (BI) or SAP Business Warehouse (BW) when working with queries and filters in the Query Designer or when executing a report.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when a query is expected to have a control query defined, but it is either missing or not properly configured. Control queries are used to filter data in a report based on user selections or other criteria. If the system cannot find a valid control query, it will throw this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSRD251 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Control Query Configuration:
  
  Open the Query Designer and check the properties of the query that is generating the error.
  Ensure that a control query is defined and properly linked to the main query. The control query should be set up to provide the necessary filtering options.
  
  
  
  Define a