How To Fix DB6PM880 - You must first start the collecting process for InfoProvider &1

DB6PM880 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB6PM - DB2 UDB for UNIX, Windows: Performance Monitoring

• Message number: 880

• Message text: You must first start the collecting process for InfoProvider &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM880 - You must first start the collecting process for InfoProvider &1 ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM880 indicates that there is an issue with the data collection process for a specific InfoProvider in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system. This error typically arises when you attempt to access or process data from an InfoProvider that has not yet been initialized or for which the data collection process has not been started.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Collection Not Started: The primary cause of this error is that the data collection process for the specified InfoProvider has not been initiated. This means that the system does not have any data to work with for the requested operations.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the InfoProvider settings that prevent the data collection from starting.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source may not be properly configured or may not be available, leading to the inability to start the data collection process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Start the Data Collection Process:
  
  Go to the SAP BW