How To Fix RS_SMA_EX104 - Structure of InfoProvider &1 does not contain field &3 for InfoObj &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_SMA_EX - Example Dataflow with genreated random data

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Structure of InfoProvider &1 does not contain field &3 for InfoObj &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_SMA_EX104 - Structure of InfoProvider &1 does not contain field &3 for InfoObj &2 ?

  The SAP error message RS_SMA_EX104 indicates that there is a mismatch between the structure of an InfoProvider and the fields that are expected to be present in that structure. Specifically, the error message states that the structure of the specified InfoProvider does not contain a certain field for a specified InfoObject.
  Cause:
  
  Field Missing: The most common cause of this error is that the field (InfoObject) referenced in the error message is not included in the structure of the InfoProvider. This can happen if the InfoObject was recently deleted or if the InfoProvider was not updated to include the new field.
  Data Source Changes: If there have been changes to the underlying data source or the InfoProvider itself (like a change in the data model), it may lead to this error.
  Inconsistent Metadata: There may be inconsistencies in the metadata definitions between the InfoObject and the InfoProvider.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoProvider Structure: Verify the structure of the InfoProvider to ensure that the field (InfoObject) mentioned in the error message is indeed part of it. You can do this by navigating to the InfoProvider in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Update InfoProvider: If the field is missing, you may need to update the InfoProvider to include the required field. This can involve modifying the InfoProvider or re-activating it after making the necessary changes.
  Recheck Data Source: If the InfoProvider is based on a data source, ensure that the data source is correctly configured and that it includes the necessary fields.
  Re-activate InfoObject: If the InfoObject has been modified, try re-activating it to ensure that all changes are reflected in the InfoProvider.
  Check for Transport Issues: If the changes were transported from another system, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoProviders and InfoObjects.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to InfoProviders and InfoObjects for best practices in managing and updating these components.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RS_SMA_EX104 error and implement a solution to resolve it.