How To Fix RSQBW498 - Switch of InfoProvider &1(&2) is the same as switch of InfoSet &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSQBW -

• Message number: 498

• Message text: Switch of InfoProvider &1(&2) is the same as switch of InfoSet &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSQBW498 - Switch of InfoProvider &1(&2) is the same as switch of InfoSet &3 ?

  The SAP error message RSQBW498 indicates that there is a conflict in the switch settings between an InfoProvider and an InfoSet. Specifically, it means that the switch for the specified InfoProvider is the same as the switch for the specified InfoSet, which is not allowed in the context of the query or report you are trying to execute.
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs when:
  
  You are trying to use an InfoProvider (like a DataStore Object or InfoCube) that has the same switch status as the InfoSet you are using in your query.
  The InfoProvider and InfoSet are configured in such a way that they cannot be used together due to their switch settings.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Switch Settings: 
  
  Go to the transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the InfoProvider and InfoSet in question.
  Check the switch settings for both the InfoProvider and the InfoSet. Ensure that they are not set to the same status (e.g., both active or both inactive).
  
  
  
  Modify the Query:
  
  If the InfoSet is not required, consider modifying the query to use a different InfoProvider that has a different switch status.
  
  
  
  Adjust InfoSet Configuration:
  
  If the InfoSet is necessary, you may need to adjust its configuration or create a new InfoSet that can work with the InfoProvider without causing a conflict.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific InfoProvider and InfoSet to understand their intended use and any restrictions.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  InfoProvider: A data source in SAP BW that can be used for reporting and analysis. Examples include InfoCubes, DataStore Objects (DSOs), and MultiProviders.
  InfoSet: A logical view of data that can be used in queries. It combines data from multiple InfoProviders.
  Switch Settings: These settings determine whether an InfoProvider or InfoSet is active or inactive, affecting its availability for reporting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the conflict causing the RSQBW498 error message.