How To Fix BRAIN_DEV037 - Session metadata of InfoProvider for input-enabled query is too old

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN_DEV - BRAIN messages (for use by development)

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Session metadata of InfoProvider for input-enabled query is too old

What causes this issue?

A query is being opened. The InfoProvider metadata used by this query
has changed during the current session, and the query has already been
generated using the changed metadata in a parallel session. The current
session still uses the InfoProvider metadata in an old version.

System Response

The session is aborted in order to avoid writing inaccurate InfoProvider
data due to conflicting metadata.

How to fix this error?

Restart the session.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN_DEV037 - Session metadata of InfoProvider for input-enabled query is too old ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_DEV037 indicates that the session metadata of the InfoProvider for an input-enabled query is outdated. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with queries that allow user input, such as those created in BEx Query Designer.
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Stale Metadata: The metadata for the InfoProvider has changed (e.g., new fields added, structure modified) since the last time the session was created. This can happen if the InfoProvider was modified after the query was executed or if the query was cached.
  Query Cache: The query might be using cached metadata that is no longer valid due to changes in the underlying data model.
  Session Expiry: The session may have expired or been invalidated due to changes in the InfoProvider.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BRAIN_DEV037 error, you can try the following steps:
  
  
  Refresh the Query:
  
  Open the query in the BEx Analyzer or BEx Query Designer and execute it again. This will refresh the metadata and ensure that the latest version is used.
  
  
  
  Clear the Cache:
  
  Clear the cache for the query. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code RSRT (Query Monitor) and executing the query with the option to clear the cache.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction RSADMIN to clear the cache for specific InfoProviders.
  
  
  
  Check for Changes:
  
  Verify if there have been any recent changes to the InfoProvider or the underlying data model. If changes were made, ensure that the query is updated accordingly.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Session:
  
  If the issue persists, try to recreate the session by logging out and logging back into the SAP BW system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider and execute the query.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  BEx Query Designer: A tool used to create and modify queries in SAP BW.
  InfoProvider: A data source in SAP BW that can be used for reporting and analysis.
  Caching in SAP BW: SAP BW uses caching to improve performance, but it can sometimes lead to issues if the underlying data model changes.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation, as they may have access to logs and additional tools to diagnose the issue.