How To Fix DB6PM884 - &1 is a Multiprovider and cannot be analyzed

DB6PM884 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 884

• Message text: &1 is a Multiprovider and cannot be analyzed

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DB6PM884 - Details

• The SAP error message DB6PM884 indicates that you are trying to analyze a Multiprovider in a way that is not supported. A Multiprovider in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) is a logical view that combines data from multiple InfoProviders (like InfoCubes, DataStore Objects, etc.) into a single view for reporting purposes. However, certain operations, such as direct analysis or certain types of queries, may not be applicable to Multiproviders.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  Multiprovider Limitation: The Multiprovider itself does not store data; it merely aggregates data from other InfoProviders. Therefore, certain operations that require direct access to data cannot be performed on a Multiprovider.
  Query Design: The query or analysis you are trying to perform may not be designed to work with a Multiprovider.
  Incorrect Analysis Tool: You might be using a tool or method that is not compatible with Multiproviders.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Query Design: Ensure that the query you