How To Fix RSDD_LM017 - CompositeProvider field '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD_LM - Messages for Lean Modeler (API and RSLIMO)

• Message number: 017

• Message text: CompositeProvider field '&1' does not exist

What causes this issue?

An error might have occurred during creation. The target for a link
cannot be found as a field in the CompositeProvider.
Target field &V1& in the link from provider &V2& (union), constant &V3&,
could not be found in the CompositeProvider.

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?

Delete the link and create it again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD_LM017 - CompositeProvider field '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSDD_LM017 indicates that a field specified in a CompositeProvider does not exist. This can occur in SAP BW/4HANA or SAP BW on HANA environments when you are trying to access or use a field that has not been defined or is not available in the underlying data sources of the CompositeProvider.
  Cause:
  
  Field Name Typo: The field name specified in the CompositeProvider might have a typo or incorrect naming.
  Field Not Available: The field may not exist in the underlying InfoProviders (e.g., InfoCubes, DataStore Objects) that the CompositeProvider is based on.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the underlying data model (like renaming or deleting fields), the CompositeProvider may not have been updated accordingly.
  Activation Issues: The CompositeProvider or its underlying objects may not be activated properly, leading to inconsistencies.
  Data Source Changes: If the data source for the CompositeProvider has been modified or removed, it can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Name: Verify the field name in the CompositeProvider definition. Ensure that it matches exactly with the field names in the underlying InfoProviders.
  Review Underlying InfoProviders: Check the structure of the underlying InfoProviders to confirm that the field exists. You can do this by navigating to the InfoProvider in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Update CompositeProvider: If there have been changes to the underlying data model, update the CompositeProvider to reflect these changes. This may involve re-selecting fields or adjusting the mapping.
  Activate Objects: Ensure that the CompositeProvider and all underlying InfoProviders are activated. You can do this in the SAP BW modeling environment.
  Check for Data Source Changes: If the data source has been modified, ensure that the CompositeProvider is still valid and that all necessary fields are included.
  Rebuild the CompositeProvider: If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the CompositeProvider from scratch to ensure that all fields are correctly included.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to CompositeProviders and this specific error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for CompositeProviders to understand the structure and requirements.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to navigate and manage your BW objects.
  Debugging: If you have access, you can debug the query or the CompositeProvider to get more insights into where the error is occurring.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSDD_LM017 error message in your SAP environment.