How To Fix RSDD_LM044 - 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: 044

• 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& (join), field &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_LM044 - CompositeProvider field '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSDD_LM044 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 is not defined in the underlying data sources or the CompositeProvider itself.
  Cause:
  
  Field Name Typo: The field name specified in the CompositeProvider might have a typo or incorrect casing.
  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 (e.g., fields added or removed), the CompositeProvider may not have been updated accordingly.
  Inconsistent Metadata: There may be inconsistencies in the metadata of the CompositeProvider and its underlying data sources.
  
  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, including case sensitivity.
  Review Underlying InfoProviders: Check the underlying InfoProviders to confirm that the field exists. You can do this by navigating to the InfoProvider and checking its structure.
  Update CompositeProvider: If the underlying data model has changed, you may need to update the CompositeProvider. This can involve:
  
  Refreshing the metadata of the CompositeProvider.
  Adding or removing fields as necessary.
  
  
  Rebuild the CompositeProvider: If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the CompositeProvider to ensure that it reflects the current state of the underlying data sources.
  Check for Transport Issues: If the CompositeProvider was transported from another system, ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to access and manage CompositeProviders and InfoProviders.
  SAP Notes: Check for relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to CompositeProviders and field existence.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for CompositeProviders and data modeling in BW/4HANA for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSDD_LM044 error message.