How To Fix BRAIN116 - InfoProvider &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BRAIN -

• Message number: 116

• Message text: InfoProvider &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BRAIN116 - InfoProvider &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message BRAIN116 indicates that the specified InfoProvider does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when trying to access or query an InfoProvider that is either not created, has been deleted, or is not activated.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent InfoProvider: The InfoProvider you are trying to access has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Name: There may be a typo or incorrect name in the query or report that references the InfoProvider.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoProvider was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported or activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the InfoProvider, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  Inactive InfoProvider: The InfoProvider may exist but is not activated or is in a state that prevents it from being accessed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify InfoProvider Existence:
  
  Check in the SAP BW modeling tools (like RSA1) to see if the InfoProvider exists.
  Ensure that the name used in the query or report matches the name of the InfoProvider exactly.
  
  
  
  Check Activation:
  
  If the InfoProvider exists but is inactive, activate it in the modeling tools.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the InfoProvider was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors during the import process.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Recreate the InfoProvider:
  
  If the InfoProvider does not exist and is needed, you may need to recreate it based on the original specifications.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific InfoProvider to ensure that it has been set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SU01: User Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the specific InfoProvider or error message for additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be useful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BRAIN116 error and implement a solution to resolve it.