How To Fix RSBBS005 - InfoCube &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBBS - BW: Reports-Reports-Interface

• Message number: 005

• Message text: InfoCube &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBBS005 - InfoCube &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSBBS005 indicates that the specified InfoCube does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to access or manipulate an InfoCube that has either been deleted, not created, or is not properly activated in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environment.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent InfoCube: The InfoCube you are trying to access has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the InfoCube name you are trying to reference.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoCube was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the InfoCube.
  System Configuration: The InfoCube may not be properly configured or activated in the BW system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify InfoCube Existence:
  
  Check in the SAP BW system to see if the InfoCube exists. You can do this by navigating to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1) and looking for the InfoCube in the appropriate area.
  
  
  
  Check Naming:
  
  Ensure that the name of the InfoCube you are using in your query or report matches exactly with the name in the system, including case sensitivity.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Restore:
  
  If the InfoCube has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the InfoCube was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported and activated.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoCube. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Activation:
  
  If the InfoCube exists but is not activated, you may need to activate it. This can be done in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSD3: InfoCube Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to InfoCubes and the specific error message.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSBBS005 error and implement a solution to resolve it.