How To Fix RSDD_LM061 - Provider &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Provider &1 already exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD_LM061 - Provider &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message RSDD_LM061, which states "Provider &1 already exists," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to create or register a data provider (like an InfoProvider, DataStore Object, or InfoCube) that already exists in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Provider: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to create a new provider with the same name as an existing one. This can happen if you are trying to import or activate a data model that has already been defined in the system.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting objects from one system to another, there may be a conflict if the provider already exists in the target system.
  Incorrect Naming: Sometimes, naming conventions or minor differences in naming (like case sensitivity) can lead to confusion about whether a provider already exists.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing Providers: Before creating a new provider, check the existing providers in the system to confirm whether the provider you are trying to create already exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant area in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Rename the New Provider: If you find that the provider already exists and you need to create a new one, consider renaming the new provider to avoid the conflict.
  Delete or Modify Existing Provider: If the existing provider is no longer needed, you can delete it or modify it as necessary. Be cautious with this approach, as it may affect other objects or reports that depend on the existing provider.
  Transport Management: If this error arises during a transport, ensure that the transport request is correctly configured and that there are no conflicts with existing objects in the target system.
  Check for Case Sensitivity: Ensure that the name you are using does not differ only in case from an existing provider, as some systems may treat these as the same.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage and view existing InfoProviders.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP BW documentation for best practices on naming conventions and managing InfoProviders to avoid such conflicts in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDD_LM061 error and successfully manage your data providers in SAP BW.