How To Fix SRF_AUTHORING177 - BW query &1 does not exist or is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_AUTHORING - Message class for SRF Authoring

• Message number: 177

• Message text: BW query &1 does not exist or is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING177 - BW query &1 does not exist or is not active ?

  The SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING177 indicates that a BW (Business Warehouse) query specified in the system does not exist or is not active. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW or SAP BusinessObjects when trying to access a query that is either not defined in the system or has been deactivated.
  Causes:
  
  Query Does Not Exist: The specified BW query name may be incorrect or may not have been created in the BW system.
  Query Not Active: The query might exist but is not active. In SAP BW, queries can be deactivated for various reasons, such as changes being made to the underlying data model.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the query.
  Transport Issues: If the query was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Incorrect Query Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming convention used when referencing the query.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Query Existence:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and check if the query exists in the Query Designer (transaction code RSRT or BEx Query Designer).
  Ensure that the query name is spelled correctly.
  
  
  
  Activate the Query:
  
  If the query exists but is not active, activate it using the Query Designer. You can do this by opening the query and selecting the "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the query. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the query was recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that the query has been activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Query Settings:
  
  Check the settings and properties of the query to ensure that it is configured correctly and that there are no issues with the underlying InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSRT: Execute BW Queries
  BEx Query Designer: Tool for creating and modifying BW queries.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.