How To Fix RSRV488 - Document &1 &2: Name of the Query Element &3 has been replaced by GUID

RSRV488 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSRV -

• Message number: 488

• Message text: Document &1 &2: Name of the Query Element &3 has been replaced by GUID

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSRV488 - Document &1 &2: Name of the Query Element &3 has been replaced by GUID ?

  The SAP error message RSRV488 indicates that there is an issue with a query element in a query definition, specifically that the name of the query element has been replaced by a GUID (Globally Unique Identifier). This typically occurs in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there are changes in the underlying data model or when the query is referencing an object that has been modified or deleted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Changes in Data Model: The query element may have been changed or deleted in the underlying InfoProvider or data model.
  Transport Issues: If the query was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the object names.
  Object Deactivation: The query element might have been deactivated or is no longer available in the system.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the query or InfoProvider, the system may not be able to resolve the name correctly.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Query Definition: Open the query in the