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

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Smart SAP Assistant

• 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 necessary data sources included.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the CompositeProvider is correctly configured to pull data from the appropriate InfoProviders.
  Ensure that the data sources are active and properly linked to the CompositeProvider.
  
  
  
  Check Data Sources:
  
  Ensure that the underlying InfoProviders (e.g., DataStore Objects, InfoCubes) contain data. You can check this by running queries or looking at the data in the InfoProviders directly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the CompositeProvider and its fields. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the CompositeProvider:
  
  Sometimes, re-activating the CompositeProvider can resolve issues. You can do this in the modeling tools by selecting the CompositeProvider and choosing the option to activate it.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in Modeling:
  
  Review the CompositeProvider for any modeling errors or warnings that may indicate issues with the configuration.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP BW/4HANA Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for BW/4HANA for detailed information on CompositeProviders and their configuration.
  SAP Community: The SAP Community forums can be a valuable resource for troubleshooting specific issues and finding solutions shared by other users.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to CompositeProviders.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSL_UI172 error and successfully work with your CompositeProvider.