How To Fix RS2HANA_AUTH206 - InfoProvider &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS2HANA_AUTH -

• Message number: 206

• Message text: InfoProvider &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH206 - InfoProvider &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RS2HANA_AUTH206 indicates that the specified InfoProvider does not exist in the context of SAP HANA. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to access or authorize an InfoProvider that is either not defined in the system or has been incorrectly referenced.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent InfoProvider: The InfoProvider you are trying to access may not exist in the SAP HANA database.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the name of the InfoProvider in the query or report.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoProvider was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may not exist in the target system.
  Data Source Configuration: The InfoProvider may not be correctly configured in the data source settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify InfoProvider Existence:
  
  Check the SAP HANA database to ensure that the InfoProvider exists. You can do this by using transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or HANA Studio to look for the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Check for Typos:
  
  Double-check the name of the InfoProvider in your query or report for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider. You can check this in the user roles and authorizations settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Validation:
  
  If the InfoProvider was recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that the InfoProvider is activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Data Source Configuration:
  
  Review the data source configuration to ensure that it is correctly set up to point to the existing InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion:
  
  Confirm that the InfoProvider has not been deleted or deactivated in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (for Data Warehousing Workbench) and HANA Studio for managing InfoProviders.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for InfoProviders and HANA modeling to ensure best practices are being followed.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW team for further assistance, as they may have more insights into system-specific configurations or issues.