How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM086 - InfoProvider &1 is not type 'Basic IC', 'ODSO', or 'MPRO'

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 086

• Message text: InfoProvider &1 is not type 'Basic IC', 'ODSO', or 'MPRO'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM086 - InfoProvider &1 is not type 'Basic IC', 'ODSO', or 'MPRO' ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM086 indicates that the InfoProvider you are trying to use is not of the expected types: 'Basic InfoCube', 'ODSO' (Operational Data Store), or 'MPRO' (MultiProvider). This error typically arises in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when working with data models or planning functions that require specific types of InfoProviders.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect InfoProvider Type: The InfoProvider you are referencing is not one of the required types. It could be a different type of InfoProvider that is not compatible with the operation you are trying to perform.
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the planning area or the data model that is leading to this error.
  Data Source Issues: The data source or the InfoProvider may not be properly set up or activated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoProvider Type: Verify the type of the InfoProvider you are using. You can do this by navigating to the InfoProvider in the SAP GUI and checking its properties. Ensure it is either a Basic InfoCube, ODSO, or MPRO.
  
  
  Use Compatible InfoProvider: If the InfoProvider is not of the required type, you will need to either:
  
  Change your planning function or data model to use a compatible InfoProvider.
  Create a new InfoProvider of the required type if necessary.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration of your planning area and ensure that it is correctly set up to use the intended InfoProviders. This includes checking the settings in the planning book and the data view.
  
  
  Activate Data Sources: If the InfoProvider is newly created or modified, ensure that it is activated and that all necessary data sources are properly set up.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on the specific requirements for the InfoProviders you are working with.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoProviders and data sources.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.