How To Fix RSIM017 - InfoProvider &1 not found in version &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSIM - Messages for BI KPI monitoring and Health Checks

• Message number: 017

• Message text: InfoProvider &1 not found in version &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSIM017 - InfoProvider &1 not found in version &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSIM017 indicates that the specified InfoProvider (data source) is not found in the specified version. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when trying to access or query data from an InfoProvider that either does not exist or is not activated in the specified version.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent InfoProvider: The InfoProvider you are trying to access does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Version: The version specified in the query or report does not match any existing version of the InfoProvider.
  Deactivated InfoProvider: The InfoProvider may exist but is not activated or has been deactivated.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoProvider was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check InfoProvider Existence:
  
  Verify that the InfoProvider exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1) and checking the InfoProviders.
  
  
  
  Check Version:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct version of the InfoProvider. You can check the version in the InfoProvider settings.
  
  
  
  Activate InfoProvider:
  
  If the InfoProvider is deactivated, activate it. In RSA1, right-click on the InfoProvider and select "Activate".
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the InfoProvider was recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Indexes:
  
  If the InfoProvider is a query or a multi-provider, consider rebuilding the indexes or refreshing the data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSRV: Query Monitor (to check for issues with queries)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  SAP Help Portal and SAP Notes can provide additional insights and troubleshooting steps for specific scenarios related to InfoProviders.
  
  
  
  SAP Community:
  
  Engaging with the SAP Community forums can provide insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSIM017 error and implement the appropriate solution.