How To Fix SRF_AUTHORING196 - Active version of query &1 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_AUTHORING - Message class for SRF Authoring

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Active version of query &1 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING196 - Active version of query &1 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING196, which states "Active version of query &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics Cloud when a query is being executed or accessed, but the active version of that query cannot be found. This can happen for several reasons:
  Causes:
  
  Inactive Query Version: The query may not have an active version. This can happen if the query was created but not activated or if the active version was deleted or deactivated.
  Transport Issues: If the query was transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the active version may not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the active version of the query.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system issues or inconsistencies in the BW system that prevent the query from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Query Activation:
  
  Go to the Query Designer (transaction code RSRT or RSQ1) and check if the query is active. If it is not, activate it.
  Ensure that the query has been properly saved and activated after any changes.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the query was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that the active version was included and successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the query. This includes checking roles and authorizations related to the query and the underlying data sources.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Query:
  
  If the query is corrupted or cannot be activated, consider recreating the query from scratch or restoring it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  System Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the BW system to identify any underlying issues. This can be done using transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check for inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSRT: Execute Query
  RSQ1: Query Designer
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for BW queries and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to contact SAP support for further assistance.