How To Fix RSL_UI172 - The CompositeProvider does not contain any fields yet

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSL_UI -

• Message number: 172

• Message text: The CompositeProvider does not contain any fields yet

What causes this issue?

It is only possible to create links from constants to CompositeProvider
fields if other providers have already been linked with the
CompositeProvider.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

The system can only link constants with existing CompositeProvider
fields.

How to fix this error?

To begin with, link other providers of type Union with the
CompositeProvider. You can then link constants from providers with the
CompositeProvider fields thus created.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSL_UI172 - The CompositeProvider does not contain any fields yet ?

  The SAP error message RSL_UI172, which states "The CompositeProvider does not contain any fields yet," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW/4HANA or SAP BW on HANA when working with CompositeProviders. This error indicates that the CompositeProvider you are trying to access or use does not have any fields defined, which means it cannot return any data.
  Causes:
  
  No Fields Defined: The CompositeProvider has been created but no InfoObjects or fields have been added to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The CompositeProvider may not be properly configured to include the necessary underlying data sources (e.g., InfoProviders, other CompositeProviders).
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data sources may not be active or may not contain any data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the fields in the CompositeProvider.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Add Fields: 
  
  Go to the CompositeProvider in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Add the required InfoObjects or fields to the CompositeProvider. Ensure that you have the