How To Fix RS_SMA_DAP119 - InfoProvider &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_SMA_DAP -

• Message number: 119

• Message text: InfoProvider &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_SMA_DAP119 - InfoProvider &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RS_SMA_DAP119 indicates that the specified InfoProvider (denoted as &1 in the message) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when trying to access or manipulate data from an InfoProvider that is not recognized by the system.
  Causes:
  
  Typographical Error: The name of the InfoProvider may have been misspelled or incorrectly referenced in the query or report.
  Deletion of InfoProvider: The InfoProvider may have been deleted or deactivated in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoProvider was recently transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), the transport may not have been successful, or the InfoProvider may not have been included in the transport.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the BW system or the InfoProvider itself.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the InfoProvider Name: Verify that the name of the InfoProvider is correct. Ensure there are no typographical errors in the query or report.
  Verify Existence: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check if the InfoProvider exists in the system. Navigate to the appropriate area (e.g., InfoProviders) and confirm its presence.
  Check Deletion/Activation: If the InfoProvider was deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup. If it is inactive, you may need to activate it.
  Review Transport Logs: If the InfoProvider was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process.
  Authorization Check: 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 Configuration: If there are configuration issues, consult with your BW administrator or technical team to ensure that the system is set up correctly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench, RSRT for executing queries, and SE11 for checking data dictionary objects.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for InfoProviders and data modeling to ensure that you are following best practices in your BW environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.