How To Fix BRAIN_DEV657 - InfoProvider fill states have been auto-refreshed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 657

• Message text: InfoProvider fill states have been auto-refreshed

What causes this issue?

Data was deleted in an underlying provider of the query. Therefore the
transaction data has been refreshed.

System Response

The changed data from the provider is now visible in the query.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN_DEV657 - InfoProvider fill states have been auto-refreshed ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN_DEV657 indicates that the fill states of an InfoProvider have been automatically refreshed. This message typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when there are changes in the underlying data or structure of the InfoProvider, which necessitates a refresh of the fill states.
  Cause:
  
  Data Changes: The underlying data in the InfoProvider has been modified, which can include changes to the data source or the data itself.
  Structure Changes: Changes in the InfoProvider structure, such as adding or removing characteristics or key figures, can trigger an automatic refresh of fill states.
  Process Chain Execution: If a process chain that includes data loading or transformation is executed, it may lead to the automatic refresh of fill states.
  InfoProvider Activation: Activating or reactivating an InfoProvider can also lead to this message.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Load: Ensure that the data load process has completed successfully. If there are errors in the data load, resolve those issues first.
  Review Process Chains: If the error is related to a process chain, check the logs for any issues during execution and ensure that all steps are completed successfully.
  Monitor InfoProvider Changes: If there have been recent changes to the InfoProvider, verify that these changes are intended and correctly implemented.
  Manual Refresh: If necessary, you can manually refresh the fill states by executing the relevant data load or by using the appropriate transaction codes (like RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Check for Locks: Ensure that there are no locks on the InfoProvider that could prevent data from being processed correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSMO (Monitor Data Load), and RSPC (Process Chain) for monitoring and managing data loads and InfoProviders.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP BW documentation for best practices on managing InfoProviders and data loads.
  Performance Monitoring: Use performance monitoring tools to analyze the impact of data loads on the system and identify any bottlenecks.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.