How To Fix RSDD_LTIP_METADATA017 - 'REPAIR' for duplicate InfoProvider name executed

RSDD_LTIP_METADATA017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD_LTIP_METADATA - OLAP Index Metadata

• Message number: 017

• Message text: 'REPAIR' for duplicate InfoProvider name executed

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RSDD_LTIP_METADATA017 - Details

• The SAP error message RSDD_LTIP_METADATA017, which indicates a "REPAIR" for a duplicate InfoProvider name, typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there are conflicts in the metadata of InfoProviders. This can happen when you attempt to create or activate an InfoProvider that has the same name as an existing one, leading to a duplication issue.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate InfoProvider Names: The most common cause is that there is already an InfoProvider with the same name in the system. This can happen if:
  
  An InfoProvider was created but not properly activated.
  There was an attempt to copy an existing InfoProvider without changing its name.
  There are inconsistencies in the metadata due to system errors or manual changes.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues: If InfoProviders were transported from one system to another, there might be conflicts if the same InfoProvider exists in both systems.
  
  
  Inconsistent Metadata: Sometimes, inconsistencies in the metadata can lead to this error, especially if there