How To Fix RSWADPREXEC1022 - Please specify data provider &1 first

RSWADPREXEC1022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWADPREXEC1 - BW WAD: Value helps, Text Alignment: specific errors, e.g

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Please specify data provider &1 first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADPREXEC1022 - Please specify data provider &1 first ?

  The SAP error message RSWADPREXEC1022, which states "Please specify data provider &1 first," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when executing a data extraction or data processing task. This error indicates that the system requires a specific data provider to be defined before proceeding with the operation.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Data Provider: The data provider has not been specified in the settings or configuration of the data extraction process.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the data extraction or data processing task may be incomplete or incorrect, leading to the system not recognizing the data provider.
  User Input Error: The user may have overlooked entering the required data provider in the relevant fields.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Specify the Data Provider:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or configuration screen where the data extraction or processing is set