How To Fix R7I659 - InfoProvider &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7I - InfoProvider

• Message number: 659

• Message text: InfoProvider &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7I659 - InfoProvider &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message R7I659 indicates that the specified InfoProvider does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when trying to access or query an InfoProvider that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Typographical Error: The name of the InfoProvider may have been misspelled in the query or report.
  InfoProvider Deletion: The InfoProvider may have been deleted or not activated properly.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoProvider was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider.
  Incorrect System: The query might be executed in the wrong system (e.g., development instead of production).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the InfoProvider Name: Verify that the name of the InfoProvider is correct. Ensure there are no typographical errors.
  Verify Existence: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check if the InfoProvider exists in the system.
  Recreate or Activate: If the InfoProvider has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or activate it if it is in a non-active state.
  Check Transport Logs: If the InfoProvider was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was transported successfully.
  User 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.
  System Check: Confirm that you are working in the correct SAP system environment (development, quality, production).
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSRV: Query Monitor
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on InfoProviders and troubleshooting common issues.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific version of SAP BW/BI you are using.
  
  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.