How To Fix RSBPCA_EXCEPTION046 - Only one InfoProvider can be marked for the local CompositeProvider

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBPCA_EXCEPTION -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Only one InfoProvider can be marked for the local CompositeProvider

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBPCA_EXCEPTION046 - Only one InfoProvider can be marked for the local CompositeProvider ?

  The SAP error message RSBPCA_EXCEPTION046 indicates that there is an issue with the configuration of a CompositeProvider in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). Specifically, this error occurs when you attempt to mark more than one InfoProvider as the "local" InfoProvider within a CompositeProvider. A CompositeProvider can only have one local InfoProvider, which is used as the primary source for data retrieval.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Multiple Local InfoProviders: You have configured multiple InfoProviders in the CompositeProvider and marked them as local, which is not allowed.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misunderstanding in how to set up the CompositeProvider, leading to the selection of multiple local InfoProviders.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Open the CompositeProvider: Go to the SAP BW modeling tools and open the CompositeProvider that is causing the error.
  
  
  Check InfoProvider Settings: Review the InfoProviders that you have added to the CompositeProvider. Identify which InfoProviders are marked as local.
  
  
  Select One Local InfoProvider: Ensure that only one InfoProvider is marked as local. You can do this by:
  
  Selecting the InfoProvider you want to keep as local.
  Unmarking the local option for any other InfoProviders.
  
  
  
  Save and Activate: After making the necessary changes, save the CompositeProvider and activate it.
  
  
  Test the CompositeProvider: Run a query or data retrieval to ensure that the error has been resolved and that the CompositeProvider is functioning as expected.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CompositeProvider: A CompositeProvider in SAP BW allows you to combine data from multiple InfoProviders into a single view. It can include both virtual and physical InfoProviders.
  Local InfoProvider: The local InfoProvider is the primary source of data for the CompositeProvider. It is used for data retrieval and can be used to define the structure of the CompositeProvider.
  SAP BW Modeling Tools: These tools provide a graphical interface for modeling data in SAP BW, including the creation and management of CompositeProviders.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider checking the SAP documentation or reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.