How To Fix RSWADMDERR1137 - The Web item must reference a data provider on the page

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWADMDERR1 - Web Application Designer 4.0 Error Messages

• Message number: 137

• Message text: The Web item must reference a data provider on the page

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADMDERR1137 - The Web item must reference a data provider on the page ?

  The SAP error message RSWADMDERR1137 indicates that a web item in a Web Application Designer (WAD) application is not correctly referencing a data provider on the page. This typically occurs when a web item, such as a chart or table, is expected to display data but cannot find the associated data provider.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Provider: The web item is not linked to any data provider on the page.
  Incorrect Configuration: The data provider may not be properly configured or may have been deleted or modified.
  Page Structure Issues: The layout of the page may not be set up correctly, leading to the web item being unable to find the data provider.
  Data Provider Not Active: The data provider may not be activated or may not have been executed successfully.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Provider: Ensure that the data provider is correctly defined and is present on the page. You can do this by:
  
  Opening the Web Application Designer.
  Checking the properties of the web item to see if it is linked to a valid data provider.
  
  
  
  Link Web Item to Data Provider: If the web item is not linked to a data provider, you need to:
  
  Select the web item in the WAD.
  In the properties panel, set the data provider to the appropriate one that contains the required data.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Provider Configuration: Make sure that the data provider is configured correctly and is returning data as expected. You can test the data provider independently to ensure it is functioning.
  
  
  Check Page Layout: Ensure that the layout of the page is correct and that the web item is placed in a valid position where it can reference the data provider.
  
  
  Activate Data Provider: If the data provider is not active, activate it and ensure that it is executed before the web item tries to access it.
  
  
  Recreate Web Item: If the issue persists, consider deleting the web item and recreating it, ensuring that you link it to the correct data provider during the setup.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Web Application Designer (WAD): This is a tool used in SAP BW for creating web applications and reports.
  Data Providers: These are the sources of data that web items use to display information. They can be queries, InfoProviders, or other data sources.
  SAP Notes and Documentation: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. The SAP Help Portal may also provide additional guidance on using WAD and configuring data providers.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message RSWADMDERR1137 and ensure that your web items are correctly referencing their data providers.