How To Fix RSCRM_IMP_CUSTOM003 - Enter a valid InfoProvider

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCRM_IMP_CUSTOM - Messages from planning customizing

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Enter a valid InfoProvider

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCRM_IMP_CUSTOM003 - Enter a valid InfoProvider ?

  The SAP error message RSCRM_IMP_CUSTOM003: Enter a valid InfoProvider typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when there is an issue with the InfoProvider being referenced in a query or data extraction process. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Invalid InfoProvider Name: The InfoProvider specified in the query or data extraction does not exist or is misspelled.
  InfoProvider Not Activated: The InfoProvider may not be activated or may be in a state that prevents it from being used.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified InfoProvider.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoProvider was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  Data Source Issues: If the InfoProvider is a data source, it may not be properly configured or connected.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check InfoProvider Name: Verify that the InfoProvider name is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect references.
  Activate InfoProvider: If the InfoProvider is not activated, go to the InfoProvider in the Data Warehousing Workbench and activate it.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Review Transport Logs: If the InfoProvider was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that it has been activated in the target system.
  Validate Data Source Configuration: If the InfoProvider is a data source, check its configuration and ensure it is properly set up and connected to the source system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoProviders and check their status.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to InfoProviders.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for detailed information on InfoProviders, their configuration, and troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Check SAP Community forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSCRM_IMP_CUSTOM003 error message.