How To Fix RSPLS_CR087 - InfoProvider '&1' also used in a characteristic relationship

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSPLS_CR - Messages on Characteristic Relationships/Data Slices

• Message number: 087

• Message text: InfoProvider '&1' also used in a characteristic relationship

What causes this issue?

An InfoProvider can be used as a storage for transaction data and also
to model a characteristic relationship. A DataStore object with the
'Planning Mode' setting is an example of this. Using an InfoProvider in
both roles is not supported in a planning session however.

System Response

If InfoProvider &V1& is used first as a planning provider<(>,<)> other
InfoProviders using &V1& in a characteristic relationship will not be
input-ready.
If InfoProvider &V1& is used first in a characteristic relationship and
later as a planning provider, the planning provider will not be
input-ready
If InfoProvider &V1& is used in a MultiProvider or CompositeProvider
both as a PartProvider and in a characteristic relationship of another
PartProvider, PartProvider &V1& will not be input-ready.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSPLS_CR087 - InfoProvider '&1' also used in a characteristic relationship ?

  The SAP error message RSPLS_CR087 indicates that there is a conflict involving an InfoProvider that is being used in a characteristic relationship. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to create or modify a characteristic relationship that involves an InfoProvider (like an InfoCube or a DataStore Object) that is already being used in another characteristic relationship.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following scenarios:
  
  Multiple Usage: The InfoProvider is being referenced in more than one characteristic relationship, which is not allowed.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the characteristic relationships that leads to this conflict.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or InfoProvider structure that have not been properly updated in the characteristic relationships.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSPLS_CR087 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Characteristic Relationships:
  
  Go to the characteristic relationships in the SAP BW system and check if the InfoProvider is being used in multiple relationships.
  If it is, you will need to decide which relationship should retain the InfoProvider and remove it from the others.
  
  
  
  Modify Relationships:
  
  If you find that the InfoProvider is indeed used in multiple relationships, you may need to modify or delete the conflicting relationships.
  Ensure that the relationships are correctly defined and do not overlap in their usage of the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Recheck Data Model:
  
  Review the data model to ensure that all changes are consistent and that the InfoProvider is correctly defined in the context of the characteristic relationships.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any transport requests related to the InfoProvider and characteristic relationships are correctly managed and released.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on characteristic relationships and InfoProvider usage.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, test the characteristic relationships to ensure that the error is resolved and that the relationships function as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Characteristic Relationships: These are used in SAP BW to define how different characteristics relate to each other, especially in the context of data aggregation and reporting.
  InfoProviders: These are the data sources in SAP BW, such as InfoCubes, DataStore Objects (DSOs), and MultiProviders, that store data for reporting and analysis.
  SAP BW Documentation: For more detailed information on characteristic relationships and InfoProviders, refer to the official SAP BW documentation or the SAP Help Portal.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSPLS_CR087 error and ensure that your characteristic relationships are correctly configured.