How To Fix R3005 - InfoSource & is not defined in the source system.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R3 - Service API messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: InfoSource & is not defined in the source system.

What causes this issue?

The InfoSource &v1& specified in the data request, is not defined in
the source system.

System Response

The data transfer is terminated.

How to fix this error?

In the Administrator Workbench of the Business Information Warehouse,
update the metadata for this source system, and delete the InfoPackages
belonging to InfoSources that no longer existing .

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R3005 - InfoSource & is not defined in the source system. ?

  The SAP error message R3005 indicates that an InfoSource is not defined in the source system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to extract data from a source system, and the specified InfoSource is either not available or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing InfoSource: The InfoSource you are trying to use does not exist in the source system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The InfoSource may not be correctly configured in the source system or in the BW system.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoSource was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoSource.
  Source System Connection: There may be issues with the connection to the source system, preventing the InfoSource from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoSource Definition:
  
  Go to the source system and verify that the InfoSource is defined and active.
  Use transaction code RSA1 in the BW system to check the InfoSource configuration.
  
  
  
  Activate InfoSource:
  
  If the InfoSource exists but is not active, activate it in the source system.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the InfoSource was transported, ensure that the transport request was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Verify Source System Connection:
  
  Check the connection settings for the source system in the BW system. Use transaction code SM59 to verify the RFC connection.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoSource in both the source and BW systems.
  
  
  
  Recreate InfoSource:
  
  If the InfoSource is missing, you may need to recreate it in the source system.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that both the source and BW systems are updated and that there are no known issues with the version you are using.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench (for BW)
  SM59: RFC Destinations (to check connections)
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance (to check InfoObjects related to the InfoSource)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or SAP Notes for specific guidance on InfoSources and data extraction processes.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and troubleshooting tips from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the R3005 error message in SAP.