How To Fix /DSD/GS304 - InfoProvider &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/GS -

• Message number: 304

• Message text: InfoProvider &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/GS304 - InfoProvider &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/GS304 InfoProvider &1 does not exist typically indicates that the system is unable to find the specified InfoProvider in the DataSource or the Data Warehouse. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent InfoProvider: The specified InfoProvider (e.g., a DataStore Object, InfoCube, or MultiProvider) does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming convention used when referencing the InfoProvider.
  Transport Issues: The InfoProvider may not have been transported correctly from the development environment to the production environment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider.
  Inactive InfoProvider: The InfoProvider might be inactive or not properly activated in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify InfoProvider Existence:
  
  Check if the InfoProvider exists in the system by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Ensure that the name of the InfoProvider is correct and matches what is being referenced in the query or report.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the InfoProvider was recently created or modified, ensure that the transport requests have been properly released and imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Review 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.
  
  
  
  Activate the InfoProvider:
  
  If the InfoProvider is inactive, activate it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., for InfoCubes, use the InfoCube maintenance transaction).
  
  
  
  Check for Naming Conventions:
  
  Ensure that the naming conventions used for the InfoProvider are consistent with the system's standards.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP that may provide additional context or solutions for this specific error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSC1: DataSource Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context.
  
  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.