How To Fix BRAIN185 - Data in underlying InfoProvider has changed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 185

• Message text: Data in underlying InfoProvider has changed

What causes this issue?

Data in at least one underlying InfoProvider has changed.

System Response

If the cache usage mode for the changed InfoProvider has been set to
'Data from query start if possible, otherwise current data', this
warning is raised, but query processing continues.
If the cache usage mode for the changed InfoProvider has been set to 'S
Always display data from query start (Stable data)', the current
navigation step is aborted. Navigation within the query is still
possible at least for data that already has been cached.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN185 - Data in underlying InfoProvider has changed ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN185, which states "Data in underlying InfoProvider has changed," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when there is a discrepancy between the data in the InfoProvider and the data that the query is trying to access. This can happen for several reasons, including data updates, changes in the InfoProvider structure, or inconsistencies in the data model.
  Causes:
  
  Data Updates: The data in the underlying InfoProvider (like a DataStore Object, InfoCube, or other data sources) has been updated or changed after the query was last executed.
  Structural Changes: Changes to the structure of the InfoProvider, such as adding or removing fields, can lead to this error.
  Data Load Issues: If there were issues during the data load process, it might result in inconsistencies.
  Query Cache: The query might be using cached data that is no longer valid due to changes in the underlying data.
  
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