How To Fix SADL_ENTITY003 - Unknown query &1 of entity &2 type &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_ENTITY - Provisioning SADL entities

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Unknown query &1 of entity &2 type &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADL_ENTITY003 - Unknown query &1 of entity &2 type &3 ?

  The SAP error message SADL_ENTITY003 indicates that there is an issue with a query that is not recognized or cannot be found in the context of the specified entity type. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP ABAP programming environment, particularly when using the SAP Data Access Layer (SADL) for accessing data models.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Query Name: The query name specified in the request does not match any existing query in the system.
  Entity Type Mismatch: The entity type specified does not correspond to the query being called.
  Missing Query Definition: The query may not have been defined or activated in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified query or entity.
  Transport Issues: If the query was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may be missing.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Query Name: Check the query name being used in the request. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and matches an existing query in the system.
  Check Entity Type: Confirm that the entity type specified in the error message corresponds to the query being called.
  Review Query Definitions: Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary or SE80 for Object Navigator) and check if the query is defined and active.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the query and the associated entity type.
  Transport Validation: If the query was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the code to trace where the error is being triggered and gather more context about the failure.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SADL Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for SADL to understand how queries and entities are structured and managed.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the SADL framework that might address this error.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights or similar cases encountered by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the SADL_ENTITY003 error and implement the appropriate solution.