How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG218 - Referenced provider &1.&2 does not exist

/STMC/CR_MSG218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Referenced provider &1.&2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG218 - Referenced provider &1.&2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG218 Referenced provider &1.&2 does not exist typically indicates that the system is trying to reference a provider (such as a data source, InfoProvider, or similar object) that is not found in the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Provider: The provider specified in the error message does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the provider name or the provider being deleted or not activated.
  Transport Issues: If the provider was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the provider, leading to the system not being able to find it.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings may be incorrect, leading to the system looking for