How To Fix /SEHS/BA_MISC2420 - Data provider is present more than once in sending system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/BA_MISC2 -

• Message number: 420

• Message text: Data provider is present more than once in sending system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC2420 - Data provider is present more than once in sending system ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC2420 indicates that there is a data provider that is present more than once in the sending system. This typically occurs in the context of data extraction or data transfer processes, particularly in systems that utilize SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP HANA.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate Data Providers: The error is usually caused by having multiple entries for the same data provider in the configuration settings. This can happen if the data provider was incorrectly set up or if there were changes made to the configuration that were not properly managed.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be inconsistencies in the configuration of the data providers, leading to the system recognizing the same provider multiple times.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from one system to another, it might have led to duplicates if the same data provider was already present in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration: 
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the sending system and check for duplicate entries of the data provider.
  Ensure that each data provider is unique and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates: 
  
  If duplicates are found, remove or deactivate the unnecessary entries to ensure that only one instance of the data provider exists.
  
  
  
  Transport Management: 
  
  If the issue arose from a transport, review the transport requests to ensure that they do not contain duplicate entries for the data provider.
  If necessary, adjust the transport requests to avoid duplicates.
  
  
  
  System Consistency Check: 
  
  Run consistency checks in the system to identify any other potential issues that may be causing the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking for duplicates and correcting configurations, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about 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 /SEHS/BA_MISC2420 and ensure that your data provider configurations are correct and unique.