How To Fix SRF_AUTHORING235 - Invalid query ID &1 in query column sort order &2 of report definition &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_AUTHORING - Message class for SRF Authoring

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Invalid query ID &1 in query column sort order &2 of report definition &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING235 - Invalid query ID &1 in query column sort order &2 of report definition &3 ?

  The SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING235 indicates that there is an issue with a query ID specified in the sort order of a report definition. This error typically arises when the query ID referenced in the report definition is invalid or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Query ID: The query ID specified in the report definition's sort order does not exist or has been deleted.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the query ID, leading to the system being unable to locate it.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model or query definitions may have rendered the specified query ID obsolete.
  Transport Issues: If the report definition was transported from one system to another, the query ID may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Query ID: Check the query ID mentioned in the error message. Ensure that it exists in the system and is correctly spelled.
  Update Report Definition: If the query ID is invalid, update the report definition to use a valid query ID.
  Check for Deletions: If the query ID was deleted, you may need to recreate it or modify the report definition to remove the reference to the deleted query.
  Review Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects, including the query ID, were included in the transport request.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or change logs to understand if there have been recent changes to the queries or report definitions.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSRT (Query Monitor) to check the status of queries and validate their existence.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider debugging the report definition to trace where the invalid query ID is being referenced.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the SRF_AUTHORING235 error in your SAP system.