How To Fix RSLWSP166 - Workspace &1: Status of CompositeProvider &2 set to inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSLWSP - BW Workspaces

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Workspace &1: Status of CompositeProvider &2 set to inactive

What causes this issue?

CompositeProvider &V2& of workspace &V1& uses fields
(characteristics/key figures) or central providers that cannot be used
any more according to the settings on the Central Provider tab.

System Response

The object status of CompositeProvider &V2& has been set to inactive.

How to fix this error?

Edit/repair CompositeProvider &V2& in Workspace Designer.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSLWSP166 - Workspace &1: Status of CompositeProvider &2 set to inactive ?

  The SAP error message RSLWSP166 indicates that a CompositeProvider in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) has been set to inactive. This can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause and finding a solution is essential for resolving the issue.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deactivation: The CompositeProvider may have been manually set to inactive by a user or administrator.
  Transport Issues: If the CompositeProvider was transported from one system to another, it might not have been activated properly in the target system.
  Dependency Issues: If there are dependencies on other objects (like InfoProviders or other CompositeProviders) that are inactive or have errors, it can lead to the CompositeProvider being set to inactive.
  System Errors: There may be underlying system errors or inconsistencies that caused the CompositeProvider to be deactivated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Reactivate the CompositeProvider:
  
  Go to the SAP BW Modeling Tools or the relevant transaction (like RSA1).
  Locate the CompositeProvider in question.
  Right-click on it and select the option to activate or reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that all dependent objects (like InfoProviders) are active and functioning correctly.
  If any dependent objects are inactive, activate them first.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate why the CompositeProvider was set to inactive.
  Re-transport the CompositeProvider if necessary.
  
  
  
  Check for System Errors:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any errors that might provide more context on why the CompositeProvider was deactivated.
  Address any underlying issues that may be causing the problem.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to CompositeProviders for any specific guidance or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance), and others may be useful for managing and troubleshooting CompositeProviders.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to CompositeProviders and the specific error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSLWSP166 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.