How To Fix RS_B4HPREP117 - InfoProvider &1 has more than 1000 requests; delete or reduce them

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_B4HPREP - B4H Transfer Preparation Messages

• Message number: 117

• Message text: InfoProvider &1 has more than 1000 requests; delete or reduce them

What causes this issue?

InfoProvider &V1& has more than 1000 requests.

System Response

The request transfer will take a long time.

How to fix this error?

Reduce the number of requests. See SAP Note 2049519 for details.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_B4HPREP117 - InfoProvider &1 has more than 1000 requests; delete or reduce them ?

  The SAP error message RS_B4HPREP117 indicates that an InfoProvider has exceeded the limit of 1000 requests. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when dealing with data requests in a particular InfoProvider, such as an InfoCube or DataStore Object (DSO). The error suggests that the system is unable to process additional requests due to this limit.
  Cause:
  
  Excessive Requests: The InfoProvider has accumulated more than 1000 requests, which can happen due to frequent data loads, failed requests, or simply a lack of maintenance.
  System Configuration: The system may have a configuration that limits the number of requests that can be stored for performance reasons.
  Data Management Practices: Inefficient data management practices, such as not regularly deleting old or unnecessary requests, can lead to this issue.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RS_B4HPREP117 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Delete Old Requests:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoProvider in question.
  Select the "Manage" option for the InfoProvider.
  Use the "Delete" function to remove old or unnecessary requests. You can filter requests by date or status to identify which ones can be deleted.
  
  
  
  Reduce the Number of Requests:
  
  If you have requests that are no longer needed, consider deleting them to bring the count below 1000.
  You can also consider archiving old requests if you need to retain the data for historical purposes.
  
  
  
  Adjust System Settings:
  
  If appropriate, consult with your SAP Basis team to see if the limit can be adjusted, although this is generally not recommended as it may impact performance.
  
  
  
  Regular Maintenance:
  
  Implement a regular maintenance schedule to monitor and clean up requests in your InfoProviders to prevent this issue from recurring.
  
  
  
  Check for Failed Requests:
  
  Investigate if there are any failed requests that can be deleted. Failed requests can accumulate and contribute to the total count.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSRV (Check Data Integrity) to manage and monitor requests.
  Performance Considerations: Keeping the number of requests manageable is important for system performance and efficiency.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing requests and InfoProviders in BW.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RS_B4HPREP117 error and maintain a healthy state for your InfoProviders in SAP BW.