How To Fix RSO_RES_QMSGS153 - Mapping to InfoProvider &1 does already exist. &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_QMSGS - Messages directly related to Query Designer.

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Mapping to InfoProvider &1 does already exist. &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS153 - Mapping to InfoProvider &1 does already exist. &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS153 indicates that there is an issue with the mapping of a query to an InfoProvider in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). Specifically, it means that the mapping you are trying to create already exists for the specified InfoProvider.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Mapping: The most common cause of this error is that there is already an existing mapping for the query to the specified InfoProvider. This can happen if you or someone else has already created a mapping for the same query.
  System Configuration: Sometimes, system configuration issues or inconsistencies can lead to this error, especially if there have been recent changes or updates to the system.
  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 or duplicates in mappings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing Mappings: 
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench) and check the existing mappings for the InfoProvider in question. 
  If you find an existing mapping that is not needed, you can delete it or modify it as necessary.
  
  
  
  Modify the Query: 
  
  If the existing mapping is valid and you need to create a new one, consider modifying the query or the InfoProvider to avoid the conflict.
  
  
  
  Transport Management: 
  
  If this issue arises after a transport, check the transport logs and ensure that there are no conflicts. You may need to adjust the transport or re-import objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or updates that may apply to your version of SAP BW.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is affecting production systems.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSO2 (Manage InfoProvider), and RSRT (Query Monitor) to help diagnose and resolve the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to RSO_RES_QMSGS153 for any patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review the SAP BW documentation for best practices on managing InfoProviders and queries to avoid such conflicts in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.