How To Fix BRAIN867 - Unmapped MultiProvider characteristics are not initial. PartProvider &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 867

• Message text: Unmapped MultiProvider characteristics are not initial. PartProvider &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN867 - Unmapped MultiProvider characteristics are not initial. PartProvider &1 ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN867 indicates that there are unmapped characteristics in a MultiProvider that are not initialized. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to execute a query or load data into a MultiProvider, and there are characteristics that have not been properly mapped to the underlying InfoProviders.
  Cause:
  
  Unmapped Characteristics: The MultiProvider has characteristics that are not mapped to any of the underlying InfoProviders. This can happen if the InfoObjects (characteristics) in the MultiProvider are not present in all the underlying InfoProviders.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying InfoProviders may not have data for the characteristics being queried, leading to the error.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the MultiProvider may be incorrect, leading to unmapped characteristics.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check MultiProvider Configuration:
  
  Go to the MultiProvider definition in the SAP BW system.
  Verify that all characteristics in the MultiProvider are correctly mapped to the underlying InfoProviders.
  Ensure that the characteristics are present in at least one of the InfoProviders.
  
  
  
  Adjust Query:
  
  If you are executing a query, check the query definition to ensure that it does not include characteristics that are not relevant or not mapped.
  
  
  
  Initialization:
  
  If the characteristics are supposed to be initialized, ensure that the initialization process has been completed for the relevant InfoProviders.
  
  
  
  Data Load:
  
  Ensure that data has been loaded into the underlying InfoProviders. If there is no data, the characteristics may appear as unmapped.
  
  
  
  Check for Changes:
  
  If there have been recent changes to the InfoProviders or the MultiProvider, ensure that these changes have been properly reflected in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction RSA1:
  
  Use transaction RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to analyze the MultiProvider and its underlying InfoProviders. This can help identify any discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  InfoObjects: Characteristics and key figures that are used in the data model.
  InfoProviders: Objects that store data in SAP BW, such as InfoCubes, DataStore Objects (DSOs), and MultiProviders.
  Query Designer: Tool used to create and modify queries in SAP BW.
  Initialization: The process of preparing InfoProviders for data loading, which may involve setting up data structures and ensuring that all necessary characteristics are accounted for.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult SAP support or refer to SAP documentation for further troubleshooting.