How To Fix BRAIN116 - InfoProvider &1 does not exist

BRAIN116 - Overview

• 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