How To Fix RSAU253 - InfoProvider & not maintained (check your entries)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAU - Update rules

• Message number: 253

• Message text: InfoProvider & not maintained (check your entries)

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

In the Data Warehousing Workbench, create the InfoCube and activate it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAU253 - InfoProvider & not maintained (check your entries) ?

  The SAP error message RSAU253, which states "InfoProvider & not maintained (check your entries)," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the InfoProvider that you are trying to access or use in your queries or reports.
  Cause:
  
  InfoProvider Not Defined: The specified InfoProvider (like a DataStore Object, InfoCube, or MultiProvider) is not defined in the system or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Name: The name of the InfoProvider may have been entered incorrectly in the query or report.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoProvider was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated or properly configured in the target system.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source for the InfoProvider may not be available or properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoProvider Name: Verify that the name of the InfoProvider is correct in your query or report. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect characters.
  Verify InfoProvider Existence: Go to the SAP BW modeling tools and check if the InfoProvider exists. If it does not, you may need to create it or restore it from a backup.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Activate InfoProvider: If the InfoProvider was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You can do this in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Check Data Source: Ensure that the underlying data source for the InfoProvider is available and properly configured. This includes checking connections and data loads.
  Consult Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoProviders and their configurations.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoProviders and troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to RSAU253 or InfoProviders.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSAU253 error message.