How To Fix RSOA104 - VirtualProvider &1 is not assigned to an InfoSource

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOA - Messages for Direct Access to Operative R/3 System

• Message number: 104

• Message text: VirtualProvider &1 is not assigned to an InfoSource

What causes this issue?

No InfoSource is assigned to VirtualProvider '&V1&'. For a
VirtualProvider to be used to access SAP systems directly, an InfoSource
must be assigned.

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?

Assign an InfoSource to the VirtualProvider.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOA104 - VirtualProvider &1 is not assigned to an InfoSource ?

  The SAP error message RSOA104 indicates that a Virtual Provider (or Virtual InfoProvider) is not assigned to an InfoSource. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to use a Virtual Provider for data extraction or reporting, but the system cannot find a corresponding InfoSource that links to it.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The Virtual Provider has not been assigned to any InfoSource in the system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the BW system that prevent the proper assignment of the Virtual Provider to the InfoSource.
  Transport Issues: If the Virtual Provider was transported from another system, the assignment might not have been included in the transport request.
  DataSource Configuration: The DataSource that is supposed to extract data from the Virtual Provider may not be properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSOA104 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Virtual Provider Assignment:
  
  Go to the SAP BW modeling tools (transaction RSA1).
  Navigate to the Virtual Provider in the InfoProvider section.
  Check if the Virtual Provider is assigned to an InfoSource. If not, you need to create an assignment.
  
  
  
  Create or Modify InfoSource:
  
  If the Virtual Provider is not assigned, you can create a new InfoSource or modify an existing one to include the Virtual Provider.
  Use transaction RSA1 to create or modify the InfoSource and link it to the Virtual Provider.
  
  
  
  Check DataSource:
  
  Ensure that the DataSource that is supposed to extract data from the Virtual Provider is correctly configured.
  Go to the DataSource settings and verify that it points to the correct Virtual Provider.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the Virtual Provider was transported, ensure that all related objects (including InfoSources) were included in the transport request.
  If necessary, re-transport the missing objects.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the extraction process again to ensure that the error is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSO2: Maintain InfoSources
  RSO3: Display InfoSources
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring Virtual Providers and InfoSources.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to Virtual Providers and InfoSources.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSOA104 error and ensure that your Virtual Provider is correctly assigned to an InfoSource.