How To Fix RSWADMDERR1138 - Select an existing data provider

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Select an existing data provider

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADMDERR1138 - Select an existing data provider ?

  The SAP error message RSWADMDERR1138 ("Select an existing data provider") typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when working with data providers in the context of data extraction or reporting. This error indicates that the system is expecting you to select a valid data provider, but none has been selected or the selected provider is not recognized.
  Causes:
  
  No Data Provider Selected: The user may not have selected any data provider from the available options.
  Invalid Data Provider: The selected data provider may not exist or may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data provider.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the data provider in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Select a Valid Data Provider:
  
  Go back to the selection screen and ensure that you select a valid and existing data provider from the list.
  
  
  
  Check Data Provider Status:
  
  Verify that the data provider you are trying to use is active and has not been deleted or deactivated. You can check this in the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench).
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the data provider. You may need to contact your SAP security team to verify your roles and permissions.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  If you are an administrator, check the configuration of the data provider in the system. Ensure that it is set up correctly and that all necessary settings are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific data provider you are working with.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSO2 (DataSource Maintenance) to manage data providers.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for potential patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message RSWADMDERR1138 and successfully select a data provider in your SAP environment.