How To Fix RS_SMA_DAP211 - Near-line connection &2 used for InfoProvider &1 does not exist

RS_SMA_DAP211 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_SMA_DAP -

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Near-line connection &2 used for InfoProvider &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_SMA_DAP211 - Near-line connection &2 used for InfoProvider &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RS_SMA_DAP211 indicates that there is an issue with the near-line storage (NLS) connection for a specific InfoProvider. This error typically arises when the system is unable to find or access the near-line storage connection that is configured for the specified InfoProvider.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The near-line storage connection for the InfoProvider may not be configured correctly or may be missing entirely.
  Incorrect InfoProvider Name: The InfoProvider name specified in the error message may be incorrect or may not exist in the system.
  Connection Issues: There may be issues with the underlying database or storage system that the near-line storage is trying to connect to.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the near-line storage.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and check the configuration of the near-line storage connection.
  Use transaction code RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Navigate to the InfoProvider in question and check the