How To Fix BRAIN304 - InfoProvider &1 contains InfoProvider &2 more than once

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 304

• Message text: InfoProvider &1 contains InfoProvider &2 more than once

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN304 - InfoProvider &1 contains InfoProvider &2 more than once ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN304 indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of an InfoProvider in your SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. Specifically, it means that the InfoProvider specified in the message contains another InfoProvider more than once. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to create a query or when you are working with multi-providers or composite providers.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Duplicate InfoProviders: The InfoProvider you are trying to use has been added multiple times to a multi-provider or composite provider.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be an issue with the way the InfoProviders are configured, leading to redundancy.
  Data Model Issues: The underlying data model may have inconsistencies or errors that result in the same InfoProvider being referenced multiple times.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN304 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Multi-Provider or Composite Provider:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Locate the multi-provider or composite provider that is causing the issue.
  Open the provider and check the list of included InfoProviders.
  Ensure that each InfoProvider is listed only once. If you find duplicates, remove the redundant entries.
  
  
  
  Review Query Definitions:
  
  If the error occurs while executing a query, check the query definition in the Query Designer (transaction RSRT).
  Ensure that the InfoProviders used in the query are not duplicated.
  
  
  
  Validate Data Model:
  
  Review the data model for any inconsistencies or errors that might lead to the same InfoProvider being referenced multiple times.
  If necessary, adjust the data model to eliminate redundancy.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that the transport did not inadvertently create duplicates in the target system.
  
  
  
  Rebuild the InfoProvider:
  
  In some cases, it may be necessary to delete and recreate the InfoProvider if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSRT: Query Monitor
  RSD1: InfoProvider Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoProviders, multi-providers, and composite providers.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance on resolving this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the BRAIN304 error in your SAP BW system.