How To Fix RSDHA271 - InfoProvider '&1' missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDHA - HANA Analysis in BW

• Message number: 271

• Message text: InfoProvider '&1' missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDHA271 - InfoProvider '&1' missing ?

  The SAP error message RSDHA271 indicates that the InfoProvider specified (denoted by '&1') is missing or cannot be found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to access or work with an InfoProvider that is not available.
  Causes:
  
  Deleted InfoProvider: The InfoProvider may have been deleted or not activated properly.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoProvider was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the InfoProvider reference.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider.
  System Configuration: The InfoProvider may not be configured correctly in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check InfoProvider Existence:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1) and check if the InfoProvider exists in the system.
  If it does not exist, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoProvider:
  
  If the InfoProvider exists but is not activated, try reactivating it. This can be done in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the InfoProvider was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully without errors.
  
  
  
  Verify Naming:
  
  Double-check the name of the InfoProvider in your query or report to ensure there are no typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  Review the configuration settings for the InfoProvider to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSD2: InfoProvider Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the InfoProvider or the error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on InfoProviders and troubleshooting common issues.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.