How To Fix RSO_RES_HCPR109 - InfoProvider '&1' exists as a content object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_HCPR - CompositeProvider

• Message number: 109

• Message text: InfoProvider '&1' exists as a content object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO_RES_HCPR109 - InfoProvider '&1' exists as a content object ?

  The SAP error message RSO_RES_HCPR109 indicates that the InfoProvider you are trying to create or modify already exists as a content object in the SAP system. This typically occurs when you attempt to create a new InfoProvider with the same name as an existing one, or when there is a conflict with the naming conventions or content objects in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Name: The most common cause is that the InfoProvider you are trying to create has the same name as an existing InfoProvider or content object.
  Transport Issues: If you are working in a development environment and have transported objects to a different environment (like QA or Production), there may be conflicts with existing objects.
  Content Activation: Sometimes, the error can occur if there are issues with the activation of content objects that have not been properly handled.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Existing InfoProviders: Verify if the InfoProvider with the specified name already exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (like RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench) and checking the list of InfoProviders.
  Rename the New InfoProvider: If you find that the InfoProvider already exists, consider renaming the new InfoProvider to avoid the conflict.
  Delete or Modify Existing Object: If the existing InfoProvider is no longer needed, you may consider deleting it or modifying it to fit your requirements.
  Check Transport Requests: If you suspect that the issue is related to transport requests, ensure that all relevant objects are properly transported and activated in the target environment.
  Activation Issues: If the existing InfoProvider is not activated, try to activate it first and then check if the error persists.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoProviders and check for existing objects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidelines on naming conventions and best practices for creating InfoProviders to avoid conflicts.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSO_RES_HCPR109 error and successfully manage your InfoProviders in SAP.