How To Fix RSWADBACKEND051 - Cannot obtain query &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWADBACKEND - Message for Backend Web-Designtime Operation

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Cannot obtain query &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADBACKEND051 - Cannot obtain query &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSWADBACKEND051 with the description "Cannot obtain query &1" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when there is an issue with retrieving a query from the backend system. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Query Not Found: The specified query does not exist in the backend system.
  Authorization Issues: The user does not have the necessary authorizations to access the query.
  Transport Issues: The query may not have been transported correctly from the development environment to the production environment.
  Backend Connection Problems: There may be issues with the connection between the frontend and backend systems.
  Query Deactivation: The query might be deactivated or not properly activated in the backend.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source for the query may be unavailable or not properly configured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Query Existence: Check if the query exists in the backend system. You can do this by navigating to the Query Designer or using transaction codes like RSRT.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the query. This can be done by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Transport Check: If the query was recently transported, verify that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  Connection Test: Test the connection between the frontend and backend systems to ensure there are no connectivity issues. You can use transaction code SM59 to check RFC connections.
  Activate Query: If the query is deactivated, reactivate it in the Query Designer or through the relevant transaction.
  Data Source Configuration: Check the configuration of the data source used by the query to ensure it is set up correctly and is available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSRT (Query Monitor), RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), and RSQ1 (Query Designer).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to BW queries and troubleshooting to gain a deeper understanding of how queries are managed and accessed.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.