How To Fix R7B005 - InfoProvider &1 is inconsistent. InfoObject &2 does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7B - BW Metadata (InfoCube, InfoObject, InfoObject catalog)

• Message number: 005

• Message text: InfoProvider &1 is inconsistent. InfoObject &2 does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7B005 - InfoProvider &1 is inconsistent. InfoObject &2 does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message R7B005 indicates that there is an inconsistency in the InfoProvider, specifically that a certain InfoObject does not exist. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when there are issues with the data model or the metadata of the InfoProvider.
  Cause:
  
  Missing InfoObject: The specified InfoObject (&2) is not defined in the system. This could happen if the InfoObject was deleted or not activated properly.
  Inconsistent Metadata: The metadata of the InfoProvider may not be in sync with the underlying data model, possibly due to changes in the InfoObject or InfoProvider structure.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from one system to another, it may not have been included in the transport request, leading to its absence in the target system.
  Development and Production Environment Mismatch: If changes were made in the development environment but not transported to the production environment, inconsistencies can arise.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Existence: Verify if the InfoObject (&2) exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObject catalog in the SAP BW system.
  
  Use transaction code RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Navigate to the InfoObjects section and search for the specific InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Activate InfoObject: If the InfoObject does not exist, you may need to recreate it or activate it if it is in a non-active state.
  
  
  Check InfoProvider Definition: Review the definition of the InfoProvider to ensure that all referenced InfoObjects are valid and exist in the system.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the issue is related to a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that the transport was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the InfoProvider. You can do this by using the transaction code RSBAS000 to check for inconsistencies in the InfoProvider.
  
  
  Rebuild the InfoProvider: If the issue persists, consider rebuilding the InfoProvider. This can be done by deleting and recreating it, but ensure you have backups and understand the implications of this action.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSBAS000: Consistency Check for InfoProviders
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on InfoObjects and InfoProviders.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the inconsistency causing the R7B005 error message in your SAP BW environment.