How To Fix RSDD_LM007 - Provider '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDD_LM - Messages for Lean Modeler (API and RSLIMO)

• Message number: 007

• Message text: Provider '&1' does not exist

What causes this issue?

The provider could not be read from the BWA.
Either the provider does not exist or the connection to the BWA server
is down.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

The connection to the BWA server might be down. Ask the system
administrator to check the connection for you.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDD_LM007 - Provider '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSDD_LM007, which states "Provider '&1' does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when the system is unable to find a specified InfoProvider (such as an InfoCube, DataStore Object, or MultiProvider) in the system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Provider: The specified InfoProvider does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the provider name or the provider being deleted or not activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified InfoProvider.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoProvider was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The provider might be incorrectly configured in the query or report that is trying to access it.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Provider Name: Verify that the name of the InfoProvider is correct. Look for any typos or discrepancies in the name.
  Verify Existence: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check if the InfoProvider exists in the system. Navigate to the appropriate section (e.g., InfoProviders) and confirm its presence.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider. This can be checked in transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  Re-activate the Provider: If the provider exists but is not active, try reactivating it. This can be done in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Transport Check: If the provider was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported and activated.
  Review Query/Report Configuration: If the error occurs in a specific query or report, review its configuration to ensure it is correctly set up to reference the InfoProvider.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench, RSRT for running 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 RSDD_LM007 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on InfoProviders and query design to ensure best practices are being followed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RSDD_LM007 error in your SAP BW environment.