How To Fix RS_SMA_DAP108 - InfoProvider &1 cannot have data archiving processes

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_SMA_DAP -

• Message number: 108

• Message text: InfoProvider &1 cannot have data archiving processes

What causes this issue?

InfoProvider &V1& is of type &v2& and of subtype &v3&. InfoProviders
like this one cannot be archived directly via a data archiving process.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_SMA_DAP108 - InfoProvider &1 cannot have data archiving processes ?

  The SAP error message RS_SMA_DAP108 indicates that the specified InfoProvider (denoted as &1) cannot have data archiving processes associated with it. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when attempting to set up or manage data archiving for an InfoProvider that does not support it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported InfoProvider Type: The InfoProvider you are trying to archive data for may not support data archiving. For example, certain types of InfoProviders like standard InfoCubes, DataStore Objects (DSOs), or MultiProviders may have restrictions on archiving.
  
  Configuration Issues: The InfoProvider may not be properly configured to allow archiving processes.
  Data Model Limitations: The underlying data model or the way the InfoProvider is set up may not be compatible with archiving processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoProvider Type: Verify the type of InfoProvider you are working with. If it is not designed to support archiving, you will need to consider alternative approaches for data management.
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