How To Fix RS_B4HANA_TRANSFER039 - The specified start provider &1 is not an InfoProvider

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_B4HANA_TRANSFER - Messages for object transfer

• Message number: 039

• Message text: The specified start provider &1 is not an InfoProvider

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_B4HANA_TRANSFER039 - The specified start provider &1 is not an InfoProvider ?

  The SAP error message RS_B4HANA_TRANSFER039 indicates that the specified start provider is not recognized as a valid InfoProvider in the context of a data transfer or extraction process. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW/4HANA or SAP BW systems when trying to execute a data transfer process (DTP) or when working with data flows.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Provider Name: The name of the InfoProvider specified in the data transfer process may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Provider Not Activated: The InfoProvider may not be activated or may not exist in the system.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the system or the InfoProvider itself, such as inconsistencies in the metadata.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified InfoProvider.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as deletion or renaming of InfoProviders, can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Provider Name: Check the name of the InfoProvider specified in the DTP or data flow. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and matches the name in the system.
  Check Activation Status: Go to the InfoProvider in the SAP BW/4HANA system and ensure that it is activated. If it is not, activate it.
  Review Metadata: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check the metadata of the InfoProvider and ensure it is correctly defined.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the process has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  Consult Change Logs: If there have been recent changes to the data model, consult the change logs to see if the InfoProvider was modified or deleted.
  Recreate DTP: If the issue persists, consider recreating the data transfer process to ensure that it is correctly configured.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench, RSPC for Process Chains, and RSTT for performance analysis.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for BW/4HANA or the specific version you are using for detailed information on InfoProviders and data transfer processes.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.