How To Fix RSBOLAP004 - Unknown data provider: InfoProvider: &1, query: &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBOLAP -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Unknown data provider: InfoProvider: &1, query: &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBOLAP004 - Unknown data provider: InfoProvider: &1, query: &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSBOLAP004 indicates that there is an issue with the data provider for a specific InfoProvider and query in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA. This error typically arises when the system cannot find the specified InfoProvider or when there is a misconfiguration in the query.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent InfoProvider: The specified InfoProvider does not exist in the system or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Query Definition: The query is referencing an InfoProvider that is not correctly defined or is not active.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query 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 properly in the target system.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source for the InfoProvider may be inactive or not properly configured.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify InfoProvider Existence:
  
  Check if the InfoProvider exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1) and looking for the InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Check Query Definition:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer (transaction RSRT) and ensure that it is correctly defined and points to the correct InfoProvider.
  
  
  
  Activate InfoProvider:
  
  If the InfoProvider is inactive, activate it. You can do this in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the InfoProvider was transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You may need to re-activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Data Source:
  
  Verify that the underlying data source for the InfoProvider is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in the Query:
  
  Look for any errors in the query definition that might prevent it from executing properly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSRT: Query Monitor
  RSD1: InfoProvider Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP BW documentation for best practices on InfoProvider and query management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSBOLAP004 error message. If the problem persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.