How To Fix RSBOLAP031 - New PartProvider not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBOLAP -

• Message number: 031

• Message text: New PartProvider not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBOLAP031 - New PartProvider not permitted ?

  The SAP error message RSBOLAP031 ("New PartProvider not permitted") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue related to the configuration of a PartProvider in a query or when trying to access a specific data source. This error can arise due to several reasons, including authorization issues, configuration problems, or inconsistencies in the data model.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the PartProvider or the underlying data source.
  Configuration Problems: The PartProvider may not be correctly configured in the BW system, or it may not be activated.
  Inconsistent Data Model: There may be inconsistencies in the data model, such as missing or incorrectly defined InfoProviders.
  Query Design Issues: The query may be designed in a way that is not compatible with the PartProvider being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the PartProvider and the associated data sources. This can be done by checking the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Verify PartProvider Configuration:
  
  Go to the BW modeling tools and check the configuration of the PartProvider. Ensure that it is activated and correctly set up.
  If the PartProvider is a new one, ensure that it has been properly defined and activated in the system.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and check if the PartProvider is correctly included in the query.
  Ensure that the query is compatible with the data model and that all required InfoProviders are available.
  
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies:
  
  Use transaction RSA1 to check for inconsistencies in the data model. You can run the "Check" function to identify any issues with InfoProviders or data sources.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Query:
  
  If the issue persists, consider recreating the query from scratch to ensure that there are no hidden issues in the original design.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench)
  RSRV (Query Monitor)
  RSD1 (InfoProvider Maintenance)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on BW and query design.
  
  
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums or other user groups for discussions related to this error, as other users may have encountered and resolved similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RSBOLAP031 error in your SAP BW environment.