How To Fix DBMAN226 - This type of InfoProvider may not be stored in a table

DBMAN226 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 226

• Message text: This type of InfoProvider may not be stored in a table

What causes this issue?

Saving data to a table is not an option for this type of InfoProvider.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

The option of saving data in a database table is available only for
InfoCubes, aggregates, and DataStore objects. For other InfoProviders
such as VirtualProviders it is not possible to materialize directly in a
database table.
In this case, it is possible to save the result of a query in a file.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN226 - This type of InfoProvider may not be stored in a table ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN226, which states "This type of InfoProvider may not be stored in a table," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an attempt to store an InfoProvider that is not compatible with the table storage format. This error is often related to the type of InfoProvider being used, such as a MultiProvider, VirtualProvider, or other non-table-based InfoProviders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incompatible InfoProvider Type: The error usually arises when you try to create or modify an InfoProvider that is not designed to be stored in a database table. For example, MultiProviders and VirtualProviders are designed to aggregate data from other InfoProviders and do not store data themselves.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the InfoProvider settings or an attempt to use a data model that is not supported for table storage.
  Data Source Issues: If the data source for the InfoProvider is not correctly defined