How To Fix SRF_AUTHORING140 - Query ID &1 in query filter &2 of report definition &3 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_AUTHORING - Message class for SRF Authoring

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Query ID &1 in query filter &2 of report definition &3 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING140 - Query ID &1 in query filter &2 of report definition &3 not found ?

  The SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING140 indicates that there is an issue with a query filter in a report definition. Specifically, it means that the Query ID specified in the error message cannot be found in the context of the report definition. This can occur for several reasons, and here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Query Definition: The Query ID referenced in the report definition may not exist or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Query ID: There may be a typo or incorrect reference in the report definition for the Query ID.
  Transport Issues: If the report definition was transported from one system to another, the Query ID may not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the Query ID.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the system configuration or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Query ID: Check the report definition to ensure that the Query ID is correct and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant query management transaction (e.g., RSRT for query monitoring).
  Recreate Query: If the Query ID is missing, you may need to recreate the query or restore it from a backup if available.
  Check Transport Requests: If the report was transported, ensure that the transport request included the Query ID and that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the Query ID. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  System Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the system to identify any discrepancies or issues that may be causing the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSRT (Query Monitor), RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), and others that may help in managing queries and reports.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to query design and report definitions to ensure best practices are being followed.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.