How To Fix DBMAN084 - InfoProvider &1 not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBMAN - Data Manager Message Class

• Message number: 084

• Message text: InfoProvider &1 not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBMAN084 - InfoProvider &1 not found ?

  The SAP error message DBMAN084 indicates that the specified InfoProvider (denoted as &1 in the message) cannot be found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when trying to access or query an InfoProvider that does not exist 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.
  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 access the InfoProvider, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  Incorrect Query: The query or report being executed may reference an outdated or incorrect InfoProvider.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model, such as renaming or deactivating InfoProviders, can lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify InfoProvider Existence:
  
  Check in the SAP BW system to ensure that the InfoProvider exists. You can do this by navigating to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1) and looking for the InfoProvider in the appropriate area (e.g., InfoCubes, DSOs, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Ensure that the name of the InfoProvider is spelled correctly in the query or report.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the InfoProvider was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Update Queries:
  
  If the InfoProvider has been renamed or deactivated, update any queries or reports that reference it to point to the correct InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Re-activate InfoProvider:
  
  If the InfoProvider exists but is inactive, try reactivating it in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the InfoProvider to understand any recent changes that may have affected its availability.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table definitions)
  SE80: Object Navigator (to explore objects related to the InfoProvider)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: 
  
  Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using.
  
  
  
  Support: 
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the DBMAN084 error and implement a solution to resolve it.