How To Fix DBMAN891 - An explicit selection for InfoProvider &1 is not supported

DBMAN891 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 891

• Message text: An explicit selection for InfoProvider &1 is not supported

What causes this issue?

An explicit selection on the section of data of an InfoProvider or
MultiProvider that is stored in near-line storage is not supported in a
query or with LISTCUBE or RSDRI.

System Response

The request cannot be executed.

How to fix this error?

You can use LISTCUBE or RSDRI directly on the InfoProvider.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN891 - An explicit selection for InfoProvider &1 is not supported ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN891 indicates that there is an issue with the way data is being selected from an InfoProvider in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). The message states: "An explicit selection for InfoProvider &1 is not supported," where &1 represents the name of the InfoProvider that is causing the issue.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  Incompatible Query Design: The query is designed in a way that attempts to perform an explicit selection on an InfoProvider that does not support it. This can happen if the InfoProvider is a MultiProvider or if it is a type of InfoProvider that does not allow direct selections.
  Data Source Limitations: The underlying data source may not support the type of selection being attempted. For example, some InfoProviders may only support certain types of queries or selections.
  Incorrect Query Execution: The query may be executed in a context that does not allow for explicit selections, such as in