How To Fix /SEHS/BA_MISC2424 - Data provider is present more than once in receiving system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/BA_MISC2 -

• Message number: 424

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC2424 - Data provider is present more than once in receiving system ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/BA_MISC2424 indicates that there is a data provider that is present more than once in the receiving system. This typically occurs in the context of data transfer or integration scenarios, such as when using SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP HANA, where data providers are used to fetch or send data.
  Cause:
  
  
  Duplicate Data Providers: The error usually arises when the same data provider is defined multiple times in the receiving system. This can happen due to:
  
  Incorrect configuration or setup of data providers.
  Data providers being imported or replicated multiple times.
  Changes in the source system that were not properly reflected in the receiving system.
  
  
  
  Inconsistent Data Model: If the data model in the source system has changed (e.g., new data providers added or existing ones modified) and these changes are not synchronized with the receiving system, it can lead to duplicates.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Providers: 
  
  Go to the receiving system and check the list of data providers. Look for duplicates and identify the source of the duplication.
  You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (for BW) or relevant HANA tools to view the data providers.
  
  
  
  Remove Duplicates: 
  
  If duplicates are found, you may need to remove or deactivate the redundant data providers. Ensure that you keep the correct or most relevant version.
  
  
  
  Synchronize Systems: 
  
  Ensure that the configurations in the source and receiving systems are synchronized. If changes were made in the source system, replicate those changes in the receiving system.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: 
  
  If the data providers were transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that they did not include duplicates.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of your SAP system for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Testing: 
  
  After making changes, perform tests to ensure that the data transfer works correctly without errors.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Logs: Review system logs for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message /SEHS/BA_MISC2424 and ensure that your data provider configurations are correct and functioning as intended.