How To Fix RSLWSP165 - No participating InfoProvider selected for main provider &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSLWSP - BW Workspaces

• Message number: 165

• Message text: No participating InfoProvider selected for main provider &1

What causes this issue?

No participating InfoProviders have been selected for MultiProvider &V1&
.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Set the 'Usable' flag under the 'Central Data' tab for at least one
participating InfoProvider.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSLWSP165 - No participating InfoProvider selected for main provider &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSLWSP165, which states "No participating InfoProvider selected for main provider &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with CompositeProviders or when trying to create a query that involves multiple InfoProviders.
  Cause:
  This error generally indicates that the system is unable to find any participating InfoProviders that are linked to the specified main provider. This can happen due to several reasons:
  
  Missing InfoProviders: The CompositeProvider or the query might not have any InfoProviders defined or linked to it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the CompositeProvider may be incorrect, leading to no valid InfoProviders being recognized.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying InfoProviders may not be active or may have issues that prevent them from being recognized.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProviders.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check CompositeProvider Configuration:
  
  Go to the CompositeProvider in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Ensure that the InfoProviders are correctly defined and linked to the CompositeProvider.
  Verify that the InfoProviders are active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Validate InfoProviders:
  
  Check each InfoProvider that is supposed to participate in the CompositeProvider.
  Ensure that they are active and contain data.
  If necessary, refresh or re-activate the InfoProviders.
  
  
  
  Review Query Design:
  
  If the error occurs while executing a query, check the query design to ensure that it is correctly referencing the CompositeProvider and its associated InfoProviders.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProviders involved.
  
  
  
  Test Data Retrieval:
  
  Try to retrieve data directly from the InfoProviders to ensure they are functioning correctly.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP BW documentation for guidance on CompositeProviders and InfoProviders.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSLWSP165 error in your SAP BW environment.