How To Fix R7I040 - &1 is not a valid type of adjoint InfoProvider

R7I040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7I - InfoProvider

• Message number: 040

• Message text: &1 is not a valid type of adjoint InfoProvider

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7I040 - &1 is not a valid type of adjoint InfoProvider ?

  The SAP error message "R7I040 &1 is not a valid type of adjoint InfoProvider" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when there is an issue with the configuration of InfoProviders, particularly when dealing with queries or data sources.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid InfoProvider Type: The error indicates that the specified InfoProvider (denoted by &1) is not recognized as a valid type for an adjoint InfoProvider. This can happen if the InfoProvider is not set up correctly or if it is of a type that does not support the operation being performed.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the BW system, such as missing or incorrect settings for the InfoProvider.
  Data Source Issues: The data source associated with the InfoProvider may not be properly defined or may not exist.
  Query Design Issues: If the error occurs while executing a query, it may be due to the query design referencing