BRAIN_SUP009 - Variable &1[&2] uses query &3/&4, but &3/&4 is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN_SUP - BRAIN messages (for use by support)

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Variable &1[&2] uses query &3/&4, but &3/&4 is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN_SUP009 - Variable &1[&2] uses query &3/&4, but &3/&4 is not active ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_SUP009 indicates that a variable in your query is referencing another query that is not currently active. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are working with queries and variables.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  A variable (e.g., a selection variable) in your query is set to use another query as its source.
  The referenced query is either inactive or has not been activated in the system.
  There may be issues with the transport of the query or changes made to the query that have not been activated.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Status of the Referenced Query:
  
  Go to the Query Designer or the relevant transaction (e.g., RSRT for executing queries).
  Locate the query that is being referenced (i.e., &3/&4 in the error message).
  Ensure that this query is active. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Activate the Query:
  
  If the query is inactive, you can activate it by selecting the query and using the "Activate" option in the Query Designer.
  Make sure to save your changes after activation.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the query was recently transported from another system, ensure that all related objects were transported correctly and are active in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Variable Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the variable in your query to ensure it is correctly configured to reference the intended query.
  If necessary, modify the variable to point to a different active query.
  
  
  
  Recheck Query Dependencies:
  
  If your query has dependencies on other queries or objects, ensure that all dependencies are active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Test the Query:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the query again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSRT: Execute Query
  RSO2: Manage Queries
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench (for managing InfoObjects, InfoProviders, etc.)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on query design and variable management in SAP BW/BI.
  
  
  
  Support:
  
  If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW team for further assistance, as they may need to check system logs or configurations.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the BRAIN_SUP009 error and ensure that your queries and variables are functioning correctly.