How To Fix DBMAN153 - &1 is set as constant in the MultiProvider. A selection will be added

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 153

• Message text: &1 is set as constant in the MultiProvider. A selection will be added

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& is set as a constant to &V3& (SID = &V4&) in
MultiProvider &V2&.

System Response

The system therefore automatically creates a corresponding selection.

How to fix this error?

See the long texts for messages Brain 463 and 464, and Notes 1005764 and
1038604.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN153 - &1 is set as constant in the MultiProvider. A selection will be added ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN153 indicates that a characteristic in a MultiProvider is set as a constant. This means that when you execute a query against the MultiProvider, SAP is automatically adding a selection for that characteristic, which can affect the results returned by the query.
  Cause:
  The error typically arises when:
  
  A characteristic in the MultiProvider is defined with a constant value.
  The query being executed does not align with the constant value set for that characteristic.
  The MultiProvider is designed to restrict data based on certain criteria, and the constant value is not being met by the data in the underlying InfoProviders.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the MultiProvider Definition:
  
  Go to the MultiProvider in the SAP BW system and check the definition of the characteristics.
  Identify which characteristic is set as a constant and what value it is set to.
  
  
  
  Adjust the Query:
  
  If the query is not supposed to filter by that characteristic, you may need to adjust the query to ensure it aligns with the constant value.
  Alternatively, if the constant value is not needed, consider modifying the MultiProvider to remove the constant setting.
  
  
  
  Modify the Constant Setting:
  
  If the constant setting is not required, you can change the MultiProvider definition to allow for dynamic selection instead of a fixed constant.
  
  
  
  Check Data Availability:
  
  Ensure that the data in the underlying InfoProviders meets the criteria set by the constant. If the data does not match, you may need to load or adjust the data accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to MultiProviders and query design to ensure best practices are being followed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  MultiProvider: A MultiProvider in SAP BW allows you to combine data from multiple InfoProviders (like InfoCubes and DataStore Objects) into a single view for reporting.
  Characteristics: These are attributes or dimensions in your data model that can be used for filtering and grouping data in queries.
  Query Designer: Use the Query Designer tool in SAP BW to create and modify queries, ensuring that the selections align with the characteristics defined in the MultiProvider.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for more specific guidance related to your system version and configuration.