How To Fix CRM_MKTTG_BW_RSDRCRM305 - Enter a valid description for QueryProvider &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTTG_BW_RSDRCRM - Message Mapping from RSDRCRM_SEG in BWA

• Message number: 305

• Message text: Enter a valid description for QueryProvider &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_BW_RSDRCRM305 - Enter a valid description for QueryProvider &1 ?

  The SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_BW_RSDRCRM305 typically indicates that there is an issue with the description of a Query Provider in the SAP system. This error often arises in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) and its integration with SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  Cause:
  The error message suggests that the Query Provider you are trying to work with does not have a valid or properly defined description. This can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Missing Description: The Query Provider was created without a description or the description field is empty.
  Invalid Characters: The description may contain invalid characters that are not accepted by the system.
  System Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the SAP system that prevent the Query Provider from being recognized correctly.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Query Provider Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., RSA1 for BW) and navigate to the Query Provider settings.
  Ensure that the Query Provider has a valid description filled in. If it is empty, enter a meaningful description.
  
  
  
  Validate Description:
  
  Ensure that the description does not contain any special characters or formatting that might be causing the issue. Stick to alphanumeric characters and standard punctuation.
  
  
  
  Recreate Query Provider:
  
  If the issue persists, consider deleting the problematic Query Provider and recreating it with a valid description.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify the Query Provider settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If this error occurred after a transport, check if the transport was successful and if all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance) for managing Query Providers and InfoObjects.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on Query Providers and their configuration.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message CRM_MKTTG_BW_RSDRCRM305 and ensure that your Query Provider is correctly configured.