How To Fix SQF018 - The version could not be read

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SQF - Support Query Framework

• Message number: 018

• Message text: The version could not be read

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SQF018 - The version could not be read ?

  The SAP error message SQF018, which states "The version could not be read," typically occurs in the context of SAP Query or SAP Query-related transactions. This error can arise due to various reasons, including issues with the query version, authorization problems, or inconsistencies in the database.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Inactive Query Version: The specific version of the query you are trying to access may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the query or its version.
  Database Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the database that prevent the system from retrieving the query version.
  Transport Issues: If the query was transported from one system to another, there may have been issues during the transport process that affected the query version.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Query Version:
  
  Go to the SAP Query transaction (e.g., SQ01) and check if the query version exists. If it does not, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the query. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Database Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the database. You may need to run specific SAP reports or transactions to check for inconsistencies in the query tables.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the query was recently transported, verify that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included. You may need to re-transport the query or manually recreate it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Query:
  
  If the query version is lost or corrupted, you may need to recreate the query from scratch or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SQ01 (SAP Query), SQ02 (InfoSet), SQ03 (User Groups).
  Authorization Objects: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorization objects related to SAP Query (e.g., S_QUERY).
  SAP Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SQF018 error in SAP.