How To Fix RSOD158 - InfoProvider &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOD - Messages for Document Link

• Message number: 158

• Message text: InfoProvider &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

InfoProvider &V1& is not available.
This may be an InfoObject (characteristic) that does not yet have an
InfoArea assigned to it. (In this case, the characteristic cannot yet
be used as an InfoProvider.)

System Response

There is not point in creating documents for this InfoProvider since
they cannot be displayed in reporting.

How to fix this error?

Choose an existing InfoProvider.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOD158 - InfoProvider &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSOD158 indicates that the specified InfoProvider does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when trying to access or query an InfoProvider that is either not defined or has been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Typographical Error: The name of the InfoProvider may have been misspelled in the query or report.
  InfoProvider Deletion: The InfoProvider may have been deleted or not activated.
  Transport Issues: The InfoProvider may exist in the development environment but not in the production environment due to transport issues.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider.
  Incorrect System: The query might be executed in the wrong system (e.g., development instead of production).
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the InfoProvider Name: Verify that the name of the InfoProvider is correct and matches the one defined in the system.
  Verify Existence: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check if the InfoProvider exists in the system.
  Check Activation: Ensure that the InfoProvider is activated. If it is not, activate it.
  Transport Check: If the InfoProvider was recently created or modified, ensure that it has been transported correctly to the target system.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider. This can be checked with transaction SU53 after the error occurs.
  System Check: Confirm that you are working in the correct SAP system environment (development, quality, or production).
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoProvider Maintenance
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to InfoProviders.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for InfoProviders and BW queries for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.