How To Fix SBDS151 - Knowledge Provider error: Object does not exist

SBDS151 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SBDS - Message Class: Business Document Service

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Knowledge Provider error: Object does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SBDS151 - Knowledge Provider error: Object does not exist ?

  The SAP error message SBDS151, which indicates a "Knowledge Provider error: Object does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP BusinessObjects or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when the system is unable to find a specified object, such as a query, report, or data source. Here are some potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Object Deletion: The object you are trying to access may have been deleted or moved to a different location.
  Incorrect Object Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the object reference.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the object.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one environment to another, it may not have been transported correctly.
  System Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the Knowledge Provider or the underlying data source.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Object Existence:
  
  Check if the object (query, report, etc.) exists in the system.