BRAIN_DEV124 - Fixed query filter is empty. Query will not return data.

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN_DEV - BRAIN messages (for use by development)

• Message number: 124

• Message text: Fixed query filter is empty. Query will not return data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN_DEV124 - Fixed query filter is empty. Query will not return data. ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_DEV124: Fixed query filter is empty. Query will not return data. typically occurs in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) environments when a query is executed without any fixed filters being set, which results in no data being returned.
  Cause:
  
  Empty Fixed Filter: The query is designed to use fixed filters, but none have been defined or the existing filters do not match any data in the underlying data source.
  Data Availability: The data that the query is supposed to retrieve may not exist in the InfoProvider or the data source.
  Query Design: The query might be incorrectly designed, leading to a situation where the filters are not applied correctly.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to view the data, leading to an empty result set.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Fixed Filters:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer.
  Verify that the fixed filters are correctly set and that they are not empty.
  If necessary, add or modify the fixed filters to ensure they align with the data you expect to retrieve.
  
  
  
  Data Verification:
  
  Check the underlying data in the InfoProvider to ensure that there is data available that meets the criteria of the fixed filters.
  Use transaction codes like RSA1 to check the data in the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Query Design Review:
  
  Review the query design to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  Ensure that the characteristics and key figures are properly defined and that the query logic is sound.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the data.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the query again to see if it returns the expected results.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW/BI documentation for best practices in query design and filter management.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions 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.