How To Fix RS_B4HANA_TRANSFER051 - Target InfoProvider name could not be determined for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_B4HANA_TRANSFER - Messages for object transfer

• Message number: 051

• Message text: Target InfoProvider name could not be determined for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_B4HANA_TRANSFER051 - Target InfoProvider name could not be determined for &1 ?

  The SAP error message RS_B4HANA_TRANSFER051 indicates that the system is unable to determine the target InfoProvider name for the specified object (represented by &1). This error typically occurs during data transfer processes, especially when working with SAP BW/4HANA or when integrating with SAP HANA.
  Causes:
  
  Missing or Incorrect Configuration: The target InfoProvider may not be properly configured in the system. This could be due to missing entries in the relevant tables or incorrect settings in the data transfer process (DTP).
  DataSource Issues: The DataSource from which data is being transferred may not be correctly linked to the target InfoProvider.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoProvider was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated or configured correctly in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the transfer may not have the necessary authorizations to access the target InfoProvider.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or inconsistencies in the metadata.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the target InfoProvider is correctly defined in the system. Check the settings in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Ensure that the DataSource is correctly mapped to the target InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Activate InfoProvider:
  
  If the InfoProvider was recently transported, ensure that it is activated. You can do this in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Review DTP Settings:
  
  Check the settings of the Data Transfer Process (DTP) to ensure that the target InfoProvider is correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the transfer has the necessary authorizations to access the target InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the logs for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context about the issue. You can check the DTP execution logs or the application logs (transaction SLG1).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW/4HANA you are using, as there may be known issues or patches available.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench)
  SLG1 (Application Log)
  RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Community Forums: 
  
  Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RS_B4HANA_TRANSFER051 error.