How To Fix M+019 - DataSource generation: InfoCatalog refuses synchronization

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M+ -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: DataSource generation: InfoCatalog refuses synchronization

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M+019 - DataSource generation: InfoCatalog refuses synchronization ?

  The SAP error message M+019, which states "DataSource generation: InfoCatalog refuses synchronization," typically occurs during the process of generating or synchronizing a DataSource in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error can arise due to various reasons related to the InfoCatalog, which is responsible for managing the metadata of DataSources.
  Causes:
  
  Inconsistent Metadata: The metadata in the InfoCatalog may be inconsistent or corrupted, preventing synchronization.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the synchronization.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the BW system or the underlying database that affect the synchronization process.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was transported from another system, there may be issues related to the transport that affect its synchronization.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the DataSource and the InfoCatalog.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Metadata Consistency:
  
  Use transaction codes like RSA1 to check the DataSource and InfoCatalog for inconsistencies.
  You can also use the RS_TRANSTRU transaction to check for transport-related issues.
  
  
  
  Recreate the InfoCatalog:
  
  If the InfoCatalog is corrupted, you may need to recreate it. This can be done by deleting the existing InfoCatalog entries and regenerating them.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user performing the operation has the necessary authorizations. You can check this using transaction SU53 to analyze authorization failures.
  
  
  
  Review System Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in the BW system and ensure that all necessary components are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the DataSource was transported, ensure that all related objects were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport the DataSource or related objects.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches:
  
  Look for SAP Notes related to this error message. Sometimes, SAP releases patches or notes that address specific issues with DataSource synchronization.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), and RSDS (DataSource Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Regularly check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to DataSource issues or the specific error message M+019.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on DataSource management and InfoCatalog for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the M+019 error in SAP BW.