How To Fix BRAIN214 - InfoProvider &1 is inactive. Please activate it.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 214

• Message text: InfoProvider &1 is inactive. Please activate it.

What causes this issue?

Due to changes made to metadata, InfoProvider &V1& was set to inactive.
The query can still be executed. The check to determine whether the
query can still be executed took &V2& milliseconds.

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?

Navigate to InfoProvider maintenance for InfoProvider &V1&, check the
InfoProvider and activate it.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN214 - InfoProvider &1 is inactive. Please activate it. ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN214 indicates that an InfoProvider in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) is inactive. This can occur for various reasons, such as changes made to the InfoProvider, system upgrades, or manual deactivation.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deactivation: The InfoProvider may have been manually deactivated by a user or administrator.
  System Upgrade: After an upgrade, some InfoProviders may need to be reactivated.
  Changes in Data Model: If there were changes made to the underlying data model or structure, the InfoProvider may become inactive.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoProvider was transported from one system to another, it might not have been activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN214 error, you need to activate the InfoProvider. Here are the steps to do so:
  
  
  Access the InfoProvider:
  
  Go to the SAP BW modeling tools or the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  
  
  
  Locate the InfoProvider:
  
  In the Data Warehousing Workbench, navigate to the InfoProviders section.
  Find the specific InfoProvider that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Activate the InfoProvider:
  
  Right-click on the InfoProvider and select the option to activate it. This may be labeled as "Activate" or "Activate InfoProvider."
  Follow any prompts that appear to complete the activation process.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  After activation, check for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues with the InfoProvider.
  If there are issues, resolve them as necessary.
  
  
  
  Test the InfoProvider:
  
  Once activated, test the InfoProvider to ensure it is functioning correctly and that the data is being retrieved as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to InfoProviders include RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), and RSD2 (InfoProvider Maintenance).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoProviders and their activation processes.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context on why the InfoProvider was inactive.
  
  If the problem persists after activation, consider checking for any dependencies or related objects that may also need to be activated or reviewed.