How To Fix RSM1537 - InfoProvider '&' does not exist or is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM1 - Messages for AWB, Scheduler and Monitor (new)

• Message number: 537

• Message text: InfoProvider '&' does not exist or is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM1537 - InfoProvider '&' does not exist or is not active ?

  The SAP error message RSM1537 indicates that the InfoProvider you are trying to access does not exist or is not active in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to execute a query or report that references a specific InfoProvider (like a DataStore Object, InfoCube, or MultiProvider).
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent InfoProvider: The InfoProvider you are referencing may not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the name or because it has not been created yet.
  Inactive InfoProvider: The InfoProvider exists but is not active. This can happen if it has been deactivated for maintenance or if it has not been properly activated after creation.
  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 in the target system.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or InfoProvider structure may lead to inconsistencies, causing the InfoProvider to appear inactive.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check InfoProvider Existence:
  
  Go to the SAP BW modeling tools or transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and verify if the InfoProvider exists.
  Ensure that the name of the InfoProvider is correctly spelled in your query or report.
  
  
  
  Activate the InfoProvider:
  
  If the InfoProvider exists but is inactive, you can activate it by navigating to the InfoProvider in RSA1 and selecting the activation option.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the InfoProvider was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Rebuild or Repair:
  
  If there are inconsistencies, you may need to rebuild or repair the InfoProvider. This can involve reactivating the InfoProvider or checking for any errors in the data model.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP regarding the specific InfoProvider or error message for additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific InfoProvider or error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error details and any troubleshooting steps you have already taken.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSM1537 error and implement a solution to resolve it.