How To Fix RSL_UI077 - Column '&1' removed from CompositeProvider

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSL_UI -

• Message number: 077

• Message text: Column '&1' removed from CompositeProvider

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSL_UI077 - Column '&1' removed from CompositeProvider ?

  The SAP error message RSL_UI077 indicates that a column has been removed from a CompositeProvider in SAP BW/4HANA or SAP BW on HANA. This can occur for various reasons, such as changes in the underlying data model, modifications to the CompositeProvider itself, or changes in the data source.
  Cause:
  
  Data Source Changes: The underlying data source (e.g., InfoProvider, DataSource) that the CompositeProvider is based on may have been modified, leading to the removal of the column.
  CompositeProvider Redesign: The CompositeProvider may have been redesigned or reconfigured, resulting in the exclusion of certain columns.
  Field Deactivation: The field may have been deactivated or removed from the data model in the BW system.
  Versioning Issues: If there are multiple versions of the CompositeProvider, the version you are accessing may not include the column.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Source: Verify the underlying data sources of the CompositeProvider to ensure that the column still exists in those sources.
  Review CompositeProvider Configuration: Open the CompositeProvider in the SAP BW modeling tools and check its configuration to see if the column has been intentionally removed or if there are any errors in the design.
  Re-activate the CompositeProvider: If changes have been made, try reactivating the CompositeProvider to ensure that all changes are applied correctly.
  Consult Change Logs: If available, check the change logs or documentation to see if there were any recent changes made to the CompositeProvider or its data sources.
  Update Queries: If you are using queries that reference the removed column, you will need to update those queries to remove references to the column or replace it with an alternative.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BW/4HANA Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for BW/4HANA or BW on HANA for best practices on managing CompositeProviders and data sources.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  Training and Tutorials: Consider training resources or tutorials on SAP BW modeling to better understand how CompositeProviders work and how to manage them effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSL_UI077 error and implement a solution to resolve it.