How To Fix RSWADMDERR1176 - Data provider &2 of type &3 cannot be parent node of parameter &1

RSWADMDERR1176 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 176

• Message text: Data provider &2 of type &3 cannot be parent node of parameter &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADMDERR1176 - Data provider &2 of type &3 cannot be parent node of parameter &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSWADMDERR1176 indicates that there is an issue with the data provider configuration in the context of a data model or a query. Specifically, it states that the data provider of a certain type cannot be the parent node of a specified parameter. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Analytics Cloud when dealing with data models, queries, or data sources.
  
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons:
  
  Incorrect Hierarchy Configuration: The data provider you are trying to set as a parent node may not be compatible with the parameter you are trying to associate it with. This could be due to the data types or the structure of the data model.
  Data Provider Type Mismatch: The type of the data provider (e.g., InfoObject, InfoProvider, etc.) may not support being a parent node for the specified parameter.
  Modeling Errors: There may be errors in