How To Fix R7B071 - Check InfoProvider &1 (type &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7B - BW Metadata (InfoCube, InfoObject, InfoObject catalog)

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Check InfoProvider &1 (type &2)

What causes this issue?

InfoObject &V3& has been activated. This might impact on InfoProvider
&V2&, which is of type &V3&.

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?

Check if InfoProvider &V2&, type &V3&, is correct.
Reactivate it if necessary.

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 R7B071 - Check InfoProvider &1 (type &2) ?

  The SAP error message R7B071 "Check InfoProvider &1 (type &2)" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when there is an issue with the InfoProvider being used in a query or report. This error indicates that there is a problem with the specified InfoProvider, which could be a DataStore Object (DSO), InfoCube, or another type of InfoProvider.
  Causes:
  
  InfoProvider Not Found: The specified InfoProvider does not exist or is not activated.
  Incorrect Type: The type of the InfoProvider does not match the expected type for the query or report.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as deletion or modification of the InfoProvider, can lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoProvider was transported from one system to another, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check InfoProvider Existence: Verify that the InfoProvider specified in the error message exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench) and checking the InfoProvider.
  
  
  Activation: If the InfoProvider exists but is not activated, activate it. This can be done in the Data Warehousing Workbench (RSA1) by selecting the InfoProvider and choosing the activation option.
  
  
  Verify Type: Ensure that the type of the InfoProvider matches what is expected in the query or report. If there is a mismatch, you may need to adjust the query or use a different InfoProvider.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  Review Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, review those changes to ensure that they have not affected the InfoProvider in question.
  
  
  Transport Validation: If the InfoProvider was transported, ensure that all necessary objects were transported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoProvider Maintenance), and RSRT (Query Monitor) to investigate and troubleshoot the issue.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on InfoProviders and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the R7B071 error message in SAP.