How To Fix RSQBW354 - There is already an InfoProvider named &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSQBW -

• Message number: 354

• Message text: There is already an InfoProvider named &1

What causes this issue?

All InfoProviders (InfoSets, InfoCubes, MultiProvider) are in the same
namespace. The name you selected is already assigned.

How to fix this error?

Select another name.

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.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSQBW354 - There is already an InfoProvider named &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSQBW354 indicates that there is an attempt to create or activate an InfoProvider (such as a DataStore Object, InfoCube, or MultiProvider) with a name that already exists in the system. This can occur during the creation of a new InfoProvider or when trying to activate an existing one.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the name you are trying to use for the new InfoProvider is already taken by another InfoProvider in the SAP BW system. Each InfoProvider must have a unique name, and the system checks for existing names before allowing the creation or activation of a new one.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing InfoProviders:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the InfoProviders section and search for the name you are trying to use.
  If you find an existing InfoProvider with the same name, you will need to choose a different name for your new InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Rename the New InfoProvider:
  
  If you are creating a new InfoProvider, select a unique name that does not conflict with existing InfoProviders.
  Ensure that the naming conventions are followed and that the name is meaningful for your data model.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Existing InfoProvider:
  
  If the existing InfoProvider is no longer needed, you can consider deleting it. However, be cautious with this approach, as it may affect other objects or reports that depend on it.
  Alternatively, you can modify the existing InfoProvider's name if it is appropriate to do so.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment and the InfoProvider was transported from another system, ensure that the transport did not create conflicts with existing objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to InfoProviders and naming conventions to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to InfoProvider management.
  Naming Conventions: Familiarize yourself with the naming conventions used in your organization to avoid conflicts in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSQBW354 error and successfully create or activate your InfoProvider.