How To Fix R7B108 - Provider &1 is still in use in MultiProvider &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 108

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B108 - Provider &1 is still in use in MultiProvider &2 ?

  The SAP error message R7B108 indicates that a specific InfoProvider (denoted as &1) is still being used in a MultiProvider (denoted as &2). This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify an InfoProvider that is currently being referenced by a MultiProvider.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the InfoProvider you are trying to change or delete is still part of the MultiProvider's structure. MultiProviders are designed to aggregate data from multiple InfoProviders, and if one of those InfoProviders is still in use, SAP will prevent any changes to ensure data integrity.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies: Check the MultiProvider to see which InfoProviders are included. You can do this by navigating to the MultiProvider in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  
  
  Remove the InfoProvider: If you need to delete or modify the InfoProvider, you must first remove it from the MultiProvider. To do this:
  
  Open the MultiProvider in the SAP BW modeling environment.
  Go to the "InfoProviders" tab.
  Locate the InfoProvider that is causing the issue and remove it from the MultiProvider.
  
  
  
  Activate Changes: After removing the InfoProvider, make sure to activate the MultiProvider to save the changes.
  
  
  Proceed with Changes: Once the InfoProvider is no longer referenced in the MultiProvider, you can proceed to delete or modify the InfoProvider as needed.
  
  
  Re-add if Necessary: If you still need the InfoProvider in the MultiProvider after making your changes, you can re-add it to the MultiProvider.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access the modeling tools for InfoProviders and MultiProviders.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing InfoProviders and MultiProviders.
  Data Integrity: Always ensure that changes to InfoProviders do not disrupt the reporting and data integrity of your BW system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7B108 error and manage your InfoProviders and MultiProviders effectively.