How To Fix RSWADPREXEC017 - Infoprovider &1 does not exist in the BW System (Object &2: &3)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWADPREXEC - Web Application Designer: Preexecution

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Infoprovider &1 does not exist in the BW System (Object &2: &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWADPREXEC017 - Infoprovider &1 does not exist in the BW System (Object &2: &3) ?

  The SAP error message RSWADPREXEC017 indicates that an InfoProvider specified in a process chain or data flow does not exist in the BW (Business Warehouse) system. This error typically arises during the execution of a process chain or when trying to access a data source that has been deleted or is not properly defined.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent InfoProvider: The specified InfoProvider (like an InfoCube, DataStore Object, or MultiProvider) does not exist in the BW system.
  Incorrect Object Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the process chain or data flow configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoProvider was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or completely.
  Deactivation: The InfoProvider might have been deactivated or deleted in the BW system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify InfoProvider Existence: Check if the InfoProvider exists in the BW system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant area in the SAP BW modeling tools (e.g., RSA1).
  Check Naming: Ensure that the name of the InfoProvider in the process chain or data flow matches exactly with the name in the BW system.
  Re-Transport: If the InfoProvider was recently transported, ensure that the transport request was completed successfully and that all necessary objects were included.
  Reactivate InfoProvider: If the InfoProvider has been deactivated, reactivate it in the BW system.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the process has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoProvider.
  Review Process Chain: If the error occurs in a process chain, review the steps in the chain to ensure that all InfoProviders are correctly defined and available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoProviders and their status.
  Logs and Traces: Check the process chain logs for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context.
  SAP Notes: Look for relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for BW process chains and InfoProviders for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSWADPREXEC017 error in your SAP BW system.