How To Fix RSO_RES_QMSGS164 - Could not find InfoProvider &1 in version &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Could not find InfoProvider &1 in version &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS164 - Could not find InfoProvider &1 in version &2. ?

  The SAP error message RSO_RES_QMSGS164 indicates that the system could not find the specified InfoProvider in the given version. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to access or query data from an InfoProvider that is either not available or not correctly configured.
  Causes:
  
  InfoProvider Does Not Exist: The specified InfoProvider may not exist in the system or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Version: The version specified in the query or report may not be valid or may not correspond to the existing InfoProvider.
  Authorization Issues: The user 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 properly.
  Data Model Changes: Changes in the data model or InfoProvider structure may lead to inconsistencies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify InfoProvider Existence: Check if the InfoProvider exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1) and looking for the InfoProvider.
  Check Version: Ensure that the version specified in the query is correct. You can check the available versions in the InfoProvider settings.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider. You may need to consult with your security team to verify this.
  Re-activate InfoProvider: If the InfoProvider was recently transported, try re-activating it in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Review Data Model Changes: If there have been recent changes to the data model, ensure that all related objects are updated and consistent.
  Check for Errors in Data Load: If the InfoProvider is supposed to contain data, check if there were any errors during the data load process that might have affected its availability.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSRV (Check for inconsistencies) to troubleshoot and verify InfoProviders.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on InfoProviders and their configuration.
  
  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.