How To Fix RS_HCPR_MODEL180 - CompositeProvider '&1' must not contain itself as PartProvider

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_HCPR_MODEL - Messages related to the HANA Composite Provider Backend

• Message number: 180

• Message text: CompositeProvider '&1' must not contain itself as PartProvider

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_HCPR_MODEL180 - CompositeProvider '&1' must not contain itself as PartProvider ?

  The SAP error message RS_HCPR_MODEL180 indicates that a CompositeProvider is incorrectly configured to include itself as a PartProvider. This is not allowed because it creates a circular reference, which can lead to infinite loops or other logical inconsistencies in data processing.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to define a CompositeProvider that includes itself as one of its PartProviders. This can happen due to:
  
  Misconfiguration in the CompositeProvider settings.
  An attempt to create a self-referential structure, which is not supported.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the CompositeProvider does not reference itself. Here are the steps to fix the issue:
  
  
  Open the CompositeProvider: Go to the SAP BW Modeling Tools or the relevant transaction in your SAP system where you can edit the CompositeProvider.
  
  
  Check PartProviders: Review the list of PartProviders that are included in the CompositeProvider. Ensure that the CompositeProvider itself is not listed as one of its PartProviders.
  
  
  Remove Self-Reference: If you find that the CompositeProvider is included in its own list of PartProviders, remove it from the list.
  
  
  Validate the Model: After making the necessary changes, validate the CompositeProvider to ensure that there are no other configuration issues.
  
  
  Activate the CompositeProvider: Once validated, activate the CompositeProvider to apply the changes.
  
  
  Test the CompositeProvider: Run a test query to ensure that the CompositeProvider is functioning correctly without the self-reference.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CompositeProviders: These are used in SAP BW/4HANA to combine data from multiple sources into a single view. They can include InfoProviders like InfoCubes, DataStore Objects (DSOs), and other CompositeProviders.
  PartProviders: These are the underlying data sources that feed data into the CompositeProvider. They can be of various types, but they must not include the CompositeProvider itself.
  Modeling Tools: Use the SAP BW Modeling Tools in Eclipse or the SAP GUI to manage and configure CompositeProviders effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RS_HCPR_MODEL180 error and ensure that your CompositeProvider is correctly configured.