How To Fix BWSD010 - InfoProvider &1 is invalid or does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BWSD - Messages for Scenario Transfer

• Message number: 010

• Message text: InfoProvider &1 is invalid or does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BWSD010 - InfoProvider &1 is invalid or does not exist ?

  The SAP error message BWSD010 indicates that the specified InfoProvider (denoted as &1 in the message) is either invalid or does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to access or query an InfoProvider that cannot be found or is not properly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent InfoProvider: The InfoProvider you are trying to access may not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the name or the InfoProvider being deleted or not activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoProvider was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target system.
  Incorrect Query Definition: If you are using a query that references an InfoProvider that has been changed or removed, this error can occur.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues with the BW system, such as inconsistencies in the metadata.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify InfoProvider Existence:
  
  Check if the InfoProvider exists in the system by navigating to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1) and looking for the InfoProvider in the appropriate area (e.g., InfoCubes, DSOs, etc.).
  Ensure that the name is spelled correctly and matches the case.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoProvider:
  
  If the InfoProvider exists but is not functioning correctly, try re-activating it. This can be done in the Data Warehousing Workbench (RSA1) by selecting the InfoProvider and choosing the "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Review Query Definitions:
  
  If you are running a query, check the query definition in the Query Designer (transaction BEx Query Designer) to ensure it references the correct InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the InfoProvider was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  System Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check on the BW system to identify any underlying issues. This can be done using transaction RSRV.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  BEx Query Designer: For designing and checking queries
  SU53: Authorization check analysis
  RSRV: Consistency check for BW objects
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to BWSD010 for any specific patches or updates that may resolve the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the BWSD010 error and implement a solution to resolve it.