How To Fix CMS097 - Error when calling Data Provider: &1

CMS097 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS - KPro: Content Management Service

• Message number: 097

• Message text: Error when calling Data Provider: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS097 - Error when calling Data Provider: &1 ?

  The SAP error message CMS097, which states "Error when calling Data Provider: &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP Business Warehouse (BW) when there is an issue with retrieving data from a data provider. The &1 placeholder usually indicates the specific data provider that is causing the error.
  Causes:
  
  Data Provider Issues: The data provider may be misconfigured or not functioning correctly. This could be due to incorrect connection settings, such as database credentials or connection strings.
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP system and the data source.
  Data Source Unavailability: The data source (e.g., database) may be down or not accessible at the time of the request.
  Insufficient Permissions: The user account being used to access the data provider may not have the necessary permissions to retrieve the data.
  Query Errors: There may be issues with the query being executed, such as syntax errors or invalid