How To Fix /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL502 - Error when initializing control framework

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL -

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Error when initializing control framework

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL502 - Error when initializing control framework ?

  The SAP error message /SAPQUERY/BC_GLOBAL502 typically occurs when there is an issue with the initialization of the control framework in SAP Query. This error can arise due to various reasons, including configuration issues, missing authorizations, or problems with the underlying data model.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the query or the underlying data.
  Configuration Problems: There may be issues with the configuration of the SAP Query or the control framework itself.
  Data Model Issues: The underlying data model or the InfoSet may not be correctly defined or may have inconsistencies.
  System Bugs: There could be bugs in the SAP system that affect the control framework.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to execute the query. You can check this in transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see if there are any missing authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Query Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction SQ01 (SAP Query) and check the configuration