How To Fix RSWADBACKEND203 - Web template &1: Data provider &2 (&3 &4) not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWADBACKEND - Message for Backend Web-Designtime Operation

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Web template &1: Data provider &2 (&3 &4) not found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADBACKEND203 - Web template &1: Data provider &2 (&3 &4) not found ?

  The SAP error message RSWADBACKEND203 typically indicates that a web template is trying to access a data provider that cannot be found. This can occur in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when a web template is configured to use a specific data provider, but that data provider is either missing, incorrectly configured, or not accessible.
  Causes:
  
  Data Provider Not Available: The specified data provider does not exist in the system or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Configuration: The web template may be incorrectly configured to point to a data provider that is not valid or has been changed.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data provider.
  Transport Issues: If the web template or data provider was transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues or inconsistencies in the BW/BI environment.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Data Provider: Verify that the data provider specified in the web template exists and is correctly configured. You can do this by navigating to the relevant data provider in the SAP BW/BI system.
  Update Web Template: If the data provider has changed, update the web template to point to the correct data provider.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data provider. This can be checked in the user roles and authorizations.
  Recreate Data Provider: If the data provider is missing, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if possible.
  Check Transport Logs: If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs for any errors or missing objects that could affect the data provider.
  System Consistency Check: Run consistency checks in the BW/BI system to identify any underlying issues that may be causing the error.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSRT (Query Monitor) or RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to investigate the data provider and web template configurations.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for web templates and data providers to ensure that you are following best practices in configuration.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.