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