How To Fix DB6PM358 - InfoProvider &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB6PM - DB2 UDB for UNIX, Windows: Performance Monitoring

• Message number: 358

• Message text: InfoProvider &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM358 - InfoProvider &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM358 indicates that the specified InfoProvider (denoted as &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when trying to access or query an InfoProvider that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent InfoProvider: The InfoProvider you are trying to access has not been created or has been deleted.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the name of the InfoProvider you are trying to reference.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view the InfoProvider.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoProvider was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  System Configuration: The InfoProvider may exist in a different client or system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify InfoProvider Name: Double-check the name of the InfoProvider you are trying to access for any typographical errors.
  Check InfoProvider Existence:
  
  Go to the SAP BW modeling tools or transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to see if the InfoProvider exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup if it was deleted.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Transport Logs: If the InfoProvider was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported without errors.
  Client Check: Make sure you are in the correct client where the InfoProvider is defined. You can switch clients using the client selection option in the SAP GUI.
  System Consistency: If you suspect that the system might be inconsistent, you may need to run consistency checks or consult with your Basis team.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on InfoProviders and their management in SAP BW.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.