How To Fix RSWADBACKEND212 - Web template &1: InfoProvider &2 has been replaced by &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWADBACKEND - Message for Backend Web-Designtime Operation

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Web template &1: InfoProvider &2 has been replaced by &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADBACKEND212 - Web template &1: InfoProvider &2 has been replaced by &3 ?

  The SAP error message RSWADBACKEND212 indicates that a web template is referencing an InfoProvider that has been replaced by another InfoProvider. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) environments where InfoProviders (like InfoCubes, DataStore Objects, etc.) are modified or replaced during system upgrades or data model changes.
  Cause:
  
  InfoProvider Replacement: The original InfoProvider referenced in the web template has been replaced by a new InfoProvider. This can happen due to data model changes, restructuring, or updates in the BW system.
  Web Template Configuration: The web template is still configured to use the old InfoProvider, which no longer exists or is not valid in the current context.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Update the Web Template:
  
  Open the web template in the SAP BW Web Application Designer.
  Locate the data source settings for the web template.
  Replace the old InfoProvider with the new one that has replaced it.
  Save and activate the web template.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that any queries or reports that depend on the old InfoProvider are also updated to use the new InfoProvider.
  Review any other web templates or reports that might be affected by this change.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the changes, test the web template to ensure that it functions correctly with the new InfoProvider.
  Validate that the data is being pulled correctly and that the template displays as expected.
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Document the changes made to the web template and the InfoProvider for future reference and to inform other users or developers.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional context or solutions for this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have implemented.
  Version Compatibility: Ensure that your SAP BW version is compatible with the changes made to the InfoProviders and web templates.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSWADBACKEND212 error and ensure that your web templates are functioning correctly with the updated InfoProviders.