SQL Expressions missing from field explorer

Hi SAP,
I am using Crystal XI and created a report several months ago. I want to update the report by using an SQL expression to increase performance. However, I do not see the SQL Expression available to me in the field explorer just on this particular report. If I create a new document or open another report I see the SQL Expression feature available for me to use. There have been no updates to my machine or any Crystal upgrades since I've designed the original report.
Does anyone know why the SQL Expression feature is missing or how I can get it back. The report is to complicated to re-create from scratch.
Thank you in advance,
Zack H

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