How To Fix R7653 - Select at least one (involved) InfoProvider

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 653

• Message text: Select at least one (involved) InfoProvider

What causes this issue?

You want to define a MultiProvider.
A MultiProvider is a higher-level InfoProvider that combines the data
from several InfoProviders and sets them in an overall context. The
MultiProvider itself contains no data; its data comes exclusively from
the basic InfoProviders. A MultiProvider must therefore consist
of at least one 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?

Select at least one InfoProvider for the MultiProvider.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7653 - Select at least one (involved) InfoProvider ?

  The SAP error message R7653, which states "Select at least one (involved) InfoProvider," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when you are trying to execute a query or a report that requires data from InfoProviders, but none have been selected.
  Cause:
  
  No InfoProvider Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected any InfoProvider in the query or report execution screen.
  Query Design Issue: The query might be designed in such a way that it does not include any InfoProviders, or the InfoProviders are not properly linked.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProviders, leading to the inability to select them.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the InfoProviders themselves, such as they being inactive or not properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  Select InfoProvider: Ensure that at least one InfoProvider is selected in the query or report execution screen. This can usually be done in the selection screen where you can choose the InfoProvider.
  Check Query Design: If you are designing or modifying a query, ensure that the InfoProviders are correctly linked and included in the query definition.
  Review Authorizations: Check if you have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProviders. You may need to contact your SAP security team to ensure you have the right roles assigned.
  Validate InfoProviders: Check the status of the InfoProviders in the SAP BW system. Ensure they are active and properly configured. You can do this by navigating to the InfoProvider in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Rebuild Query: If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the query from scratch to ensure that all components are correctly set up.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoProviders and queries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for detailed information on working with InfoProviders and queries.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  
  If the problem continues after trying these solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.