How To Fix SRF_AUTHORING197 - Version &1 of query &2 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_AUTHORING - Message class for SRF Authoring

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Version &1 of query &2 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING197 - Version &1 of query &2 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING197 indicates that a specific version of a query does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) when trying to access or execute a query that has been referenced by a version number that is not available.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Version: The version of the query you are trying to access has either been deleted or never existed.
  Incorrect Version Number: There may be a typo or mistake in the version number you are using to reference the query.
  Transport Issues: If the query was transported from one system to another, the version may not have been included in the transport request.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to view or execute the specific version of the query.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Available Versions: Verify the available versions of the query in the system. You can do this by navigating to the query in the Query Designer or the relevant transaction code (like RSRT for executing queries).
  Correct Version Reference: Ensure that you are using the correct version number. If you are unsure, consult with your BW administrator or check the documentation for the query.
  Recreate the Version: If the version has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  Transport Check: If the query was transported, ensure that the transport request included all necessary objects and versions.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the query and its versions. You may need to consult with your security team to verify your access rights.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSRT (for executing queries), RSQ1 (for creating queries), and RSQ2 (for changing queries).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on query management and versioning in BW.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and any relevant context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the SRF_AUTHORING197 error effectively.