How To Fix BW_BICS012 - Data area &1 has been closed

BW_BICS012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BW_BICS - BW_BICS Message Class

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Data area &1 has been closed

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BW_BICS012 - Details

• The SAP error message BW_BICS012, which states "Data area &1 has been closed," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) when there is an attempt to access a data area (such as a query or InfoProvider) that has been closed or is no longer available for data retrieval. This can happen for various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Data Area Closure: The data area (e.g., InfoProvider, query) has been closed for maintenance or due to a configuration change.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the underlying data model, such as deactivating or deleting an InfoProvider.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data area.
  System Configuration: The BW system may have been configured to close certain data areas after a specific period or under certain conditions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Area Status: Verify if the data area (InfoProvider or query) is indeed closed. You can do this by checking the status in