How To Fix DBMAN155 - InfoProvider &1 excluded because of metadata restrictions

DBMAN155 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 155

• Message text: InfoProvider &1 excluded because of metadata restrictions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN155 - InfoProvider &1 excluded because of metadata restrictions ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN155 indicates that an InfoProvider has been excluded from a query or report due to metadata restrictions. This typically occurs in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments when there are issues related to the metadata of the InfoProvider, such as authorization problems, data model inconsistencies, or configuration issues.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider.
  Metadata Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the metadata of the InfoProvider, such as missing or incorrect definitions.
  InfoProvider Status: The InfoProvider might be in a status that prevents it from being used (e.g., it could be inactive or not properly activated).
  Data Model Changes: Recent changes to the data model or InfoProvider structure may not have been properly reflected in the metadata.
  Query Design Issues: The query might be designed in a way that conflicts with the InfoProvider's metadata.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the