How To Fix WRCAT013 - Maintain a valid BW info provider

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRCAT - Messages for cost allocation

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Maintain a valid BW info provider

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRCAT013 - Maintain a valid BW info provider ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRCAT013 - Maintain a valid BW info provider
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you are trying to perform an operation (such as creating or modifying a transformation, DTP, or data flow) in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) and the system cannot find or recognize a valid BW InfoProvider. An InfoProvider is an object in BW that stores or provides data, such as InfoObjects, InfoCubes, DataStore Objects (DSOs), CompositeProviders, Open ODS Views, etc.
  Common causes include:
  
  The InfoProvider specified does not exist or has been deleted.
  The InfoProvider is inactive or not properly activated.
  The InfoProvider is not compatible with the operation you are trying to perform.
  Incorrect or missing InfoProvider name in the process.
  Authorization issues preventing access to the InfoProvider.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoProvider Existence:
  
  Verify that the InfoProvider you are referencing exists in the system.
  Use transaction codes like RSA1 (BW Modeling) to check the InfoProvider list.
  
  
  
  Check Activation Status:
  
  Ensure the InfoProvider is active and properly activated.
  For DSOs or InfoCubes, check if they are activated and not in an inconsistent state.
  
  
  
  Correct InfoProvider Name:
  
  Make sure the InfoProvider name is correctly entered in the relevant process (transformation, DTP, etc.).
  Avoid typos or incorrect technical names.
  
  
  
  Check Compatibility:
  
  Some operations require specific types of InfoProviders.
  For example, certain transformations or DTPs may only work with InfoCubes or DSOs.
  Verify that the InfoProvider type is suitable for the operation.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to access and maintain the InfoProvider.
  Check your roles and authorizations if access is denied.
  
  
  
  Transport and System Consistency:
  
  If the InfoProvider was recently transported, ensure the transport was successful and the object is consistent in the target system.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Repair InfoProvider:
  
  If the InfoProvider is corrupted or inconsistent, consider repairing or recreating it.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1 - BW Modeling and Administration
  RSD1 - InfoProvider Maintenance
  RSO2 - Transformation Maintenance
  RSO3 - Data Transfer Process (DTP) Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to WRCAT013 for specific patches or known issues.
  Example: SAP Note 0000000 (replace with actual note number if available)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP BW Modeling Guide
  SAP Help Portal for BW InfoProviders and Data Flow
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error WRCAT013 indicates that the system requires a valid BW InfoProvider to proceed but cannot find or validate one. The solution involves verifying the existence, activation, correctness, and compatibility of the InfoProvider, as well as ensuring proper authorizations and system consistency.
  If the problem persists after these checks, consider consulting SAP Support with detailed logs and system information.