Query for method step &-& is inconsistent. See long text!

What causes this issue?

The definition of the query stored in this system does not match the
definition of the query in the connected SAP BW system.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Delete the query and reload it from the SAP BW system.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.