How To Fix RTC_FLUP_01044 - The write-back VirtualProvider is missing entity InfoObject '&2'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTC_FLUP_01 - Flexible Upload

• Message number: 044

• Message text: The write-back VirtualProvider is missing entity InfoObject '&2'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTC_FLUP_01044 - The write-back VirtualProvider is missing entity InfoObject '&2' ?

  The SAP error message RTC_FLUP_01044 indicates that there is a problem with a write-back VirtualProvider in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA. Specifically, it suggests that the system is unable to find a required entity InfoObject, which is identified by the placeholder '&2' in the error message.
  Cause:
  
  Missing InfoObject: The specified InfoObject is not defined in the system or is not activated. This could happen if the InfoObject was deleted or if it was never created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the VirtualProvider may be incorrect, leading to the system looking for an InfoObject that does not exist.
  Transport Issues: If the system was recently updated or transported from another environment, the InfoObject may not have been included in the transport.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as renaming or deactivating InfoObjects, can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject catalog in the SAP BW system and verify if the InfoObject identified by '&2' exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Activate InfoObject:
  
  If the InfoObject exists but is not activated, activate it in the InfoObject maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Review VirtualProvider Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the VirtualProvider to ensure that it is correctly set up to reference the required InfoObject.
  Make sure that all necessary mappings and settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request.
  If the InfoObject was missing, you may need to transport it again.
  
  
  
  Data Model Review:
  
  Review any recent changes made to the data model that might have affected the InfoObject. If changes were made, consider reverting them or updating the VirtualProvider accordingly.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may address the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to navigate to InfoObjects and VirtualProviders for further investigation.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs and traces for additional context around the error, which may provide more insight into what is causing the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RTC_FLUP_01044 error and implement a solution to resolve it.