How To Fix DBMAN976 - &1 is part of a HybridProvider and cannot be filled directly

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 976

• Message text: &1 is part of a HybridProvider and cannot be filled directly

What causes this issue?

The InfoCube is part of a HybridProvider. Data can only be loaded in the
HybridProvider using the data transfer process (DTP). Data cannot be
written directly to the InfoCube as part of the HybridProvider.

System Response

Writing is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Only write to the HybridProvider with the DTP.

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 DBMAN976 - &1 is part of a HybridProvider and cannot be filled directly ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN976 indicates that you are trying to fill a data source that is part of a HybridProvider directly, which is not allowed. HybridProviders in SAP BW/4HANA or SAP BW on HANA are designed to combine data from different sources, such as SAP HANA views and traditional InfoProviders, and they manage data loading in a specific way.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to load data directly into a HybridProvider, which is not supported.
  The HybridProvider is designed to aggregate data from multiple sources, and direct data loading is not part of its functionality.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Source: Determine which data source you are trying to load data into the HybridProvider. Ensure that you are not trying to load data directly into the HybridProvider itself.
  
  
  Load Data into Underlying Providers: Instead of loading data directly into the HybridProvider, load the data into the underlying InfoProviders (like InfoCubes, DataStore Objects, or HANA views) that the HybridProvider is designed to aggregate.
  
  
  Use Data Flow: Ensure that your data flow is set up correctly. The data should be loaded into the base providers first, and then the HybridProvider will aggregate the data from these sources.
  
  
  Check Transformation and DTP: Review the transformations and Data Transfer Processes (DTPs) associated with the HybridProvider. Make sure they are correctly configured to pull data from the appropriate sources.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to the SAP documentation for HybridProviders to understand the correct data loading procedures and configurations.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  HybridProvider: A type of InfoProvider in SAP BW that allows for the combination of data from different sources, including HANA views and traditional BW objects.
  Data Transfer Process (DTP): A process in SAP BW that defines how data is transferred from a source to a target InfoProvider.
  Transformations: These are used to define how data is transformed during the loading process from the source to the target.
  
  If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.