How To Fix SQ011 - Invalid target application &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SQ - Queue Administration Transaction: Error Texts

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Invalid target application &

What causes this issue?

Application does not exist (possibly due to a blank field)

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Choose a valid application.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SQ011 - Invalid target application & ?

  The SAP error message "SQ011 Invalid target application &" typically occurs in the context of SAP Query or SAP Query-related transactions. This error indicates that the target application specified in the query is not valid or recognized by the system. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Target Application: The target application specified in the query may not exist or may have been deleted or renamed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified target application.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the query from recognizing the target application.
  Transport Issues: If the query was transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies in the target application settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Target Application:
  
  Verify that the target application specified in the query is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by checking the application configuration in the relevant transaction (e.g., SE11 for Data Dictionary).
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the target application. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Query:
  
  If the query is corrupted or misconfigured, consider recreating it from scratch to ensure that all settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Check Query Settings:
  
  Go to transaction SQ01 (SAP Query) and check the settings for the query. Ensure that the target application is correctly defined in the query attributes.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the query was transported, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the error message and troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SQ01: SAP Query - Maintain Queries
  SQ02: SAP Query - InfoSet
  SQ03: SAP Query - User Groups
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to contact your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.