How To Fix RSO_RES_QMSGS086 - Target InfoProvider is missing: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_QMSGS - Messages directly related to Query Designer.

• Message number: 086

• Message text: Target InfoProvider is missing: &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS086 - Target InfoProvider is missing: &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS086, which states "Target InfoProvider is missing: &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the data flow or data transfer process. This error indicates that the system cannot find the specified target InfoProvider for the data transfer.
  Cause:
  
  Missing InfoProvider: The target InfoProvider specified in the data transfer process (DTP) or query is not available in the system. This could be due to deletion or incorrect configuration.
  Incorrect Configuration: The DTP or query might be incorrectly configured, pointing to a non-existent or inactive InfoProvider.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoProvider was transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified InfoProvider.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoProvider Existence: Verify that the target InfoProvider exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the InfoProviders in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  Reconfigure DTP/Query: If the InfoProvider is missing, you may need to reconfigure the DTP or query to point to a valid InfoProvider. This can be done in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Activate InfoProvider: If the InfoProvider exists but is inactive, activate it. You can do this in the InfoProvider settings.
  Check Transport Requests: If the InfoProvider was recently transported, ensure that the transport request was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the DTP or query has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoProviders and DTPs.
  Logs and Traces: Check the logs for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context for the issue.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for updates or patches.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for best practices on configuring InfoProviders and DTPs to avoid such issues in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSO_RES_QMSGS086 error message.