How To Fix R7B106 - Provider &1 is still in use in CompositeProvider &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Provider &1 is still in use in CompositeProvider &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B106 - Provider &1 is still in use in CompositeProvider &2 ?

  The SAP error message R7B106 indicates that a specific provider (e.g., a DataSource, InfoProvider, or another CompositeProvider) is still in use within a CompositeProvider. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a provider that is currently being referenced by another CompositeProvider.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You try to delete or modify a provider that is actively being used in a CompositeProvider.
  The CompositeProvider is dependent on the provider you are trying to change, which means that the system prevents you from making changes that could lead to inconsistencies or errors in reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Check which CompositeProvider is using the provider in question. You can do this by navigating to the CompositeProvider in the SAP BW modeling tools and reviewing its structure.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  If you need to delete or modify the provider, you must first remove it from the CompositeProvider. This can be done by:
  
  Opening the CompositeProvider in the modeling tools.
  Locating the provider in the structure.
  Removing or replacing it with another provider.
  
  
  
  
  
  Activate Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, ensure that you activate the CompositeProvider. This step is crucial for the changes to take effect.
  
  
  
  Retry the Operation:
  
  Once the provider has been removed from the CompositeProvider, you can attempt to delete or modify the provider again.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  If the error persists, ensure that there are no other CompositeProviders or queries that are still referencing the provider you are trying to change.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access the modeling tools and check dependencies.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on CompositeProviders and their dependencies.
  Versioning: Ensure that you are working with the correct version of SAP BW/4HANA or SAP BW on HANA, as the behavior may vary slightly between versions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7B106 error and manage your providers effectively within SAP BW.