How To Fix RSDODSO207 - There is already an InfoProvider with the name &1 (type &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDODSO - Messages for ODS Objects

• Message number: 207

• Message text: There is already an InfoProvider with the name &1 (type &2)

What causes this issue?

InfoProviders - that is, DataStore objects (ODSO), InfoCubes (CUBE),
MultiProviders (MPRO), InfoSets (ISET) and InfoObjects (IOBJ)- are all
in the same namespace.

System Response

It is not possible to create an InfoProvider with the name &V1&, because
an InfoProvider of type &V2& already exists.
If several InfoProviders with identical names exist from release BW 2.0
or as a result of a transport, they are processed in the following
order:
DataStore object
InfoCube
MultiProvider
InfoObject
For example: If an InfoCube and an InfoObject have the same name, you
are only able to construct queries based on the InfoCube as it comes up
earlier in the sequence.
In this case, however, you can create a new InfoObject with reference to
the existing InfoObject and use this to define queries. Another option
is to create a MultiProvider with only one incoming InfoProvider.

How to fix this error?

Choose another name for the InfoProvider.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDODSO207 - There is already an InfoProvider with the name &1 (type &2) ?

  The SAP error message RSDODSO207 indicates that there is an attempt to create or activate an InfoProvider (such as a DataStore Object, InfoCube, etc.) with a name that already exists in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environment when you are trying to create a new InfoProvider with a name that is already in use.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Name: The most common cause of this error is that you are trying to create a new InfoProvider with a name that is already assigned to an existing InfoProvider of the same type.
  Transport Issues: Sometimes, if you are working in a development environment and have transported objects to a different environment (like production), there may be conflicts with existing objects.
  Inconsistent Metadata: If there are inconsistencies in the metadata or if the system has not been properly refreshed, it may lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing InfoProviders: 
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1) and check the list of existing InfoProviders to see if one with the same name already exists.
  If it does, you may need to choose a different name for your new InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Rename the New InfoProvider: 
  
  If you find that the name is already in use, consider renaming your new InfoProvider to something unique.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Existing InfoProvider: 
  
  If the existing InfoProvider is no longer needed, you can delete it (ensure that it is not in use and that you have backups if necessary).
  Alternatively, you can modify the existing InfoProvider if it is appropriate to do so.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: 
  
  If you suspect that the issue is related to transport requests, check the transport logs and ensure that there are no conflicts or issues with the objects being transported.
  
  
  
  System Refresh: 
  
  If you suspect metadata inconsistencies, consider refreshing the metadata or performing a system refresh if applicable.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table definitions)
  SE80: Object Navigator (to explore various objects)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes related to this error message for any specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Documentation: 
  
  Review 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 RSDODSO207 error and successfully create or activate your InfoProvider.