How To Fix RSDHA018 - VirtualProvider '&1' is not based on a HANA model

RSDHA018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDHA - HANA Analysis in BW

• Message number: 018

• Message text: VirtualProvider '&1' is not based on a HANA model

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDHA018 - VirtualProvider '&1' is not based on a HANA model ?

  The SAP error message RSDHA018 indicates that a Virtual Provider you are trying to use is not based on a HANA model. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with SAP HANA as the underlying database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-HANA Model: The Virtual Provider you are trying to access is not defined as a HANA model. In SAP BW on HANA, Virtual Providers should be based on HANA views or models to leverage the capabilities of HANA.
  Incorrect Configuration: The Virtual Provider may not be correctly configured to point to a HANA model or may be using an outdated or incorrect data source.
  Data Source Type: The data source type may not be compatible with HANA models, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Virtual Provider Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the Virtual Provider in question and check its settings.
  Ensure that it is configured to use a