How To Fix R3101 - InfoSource & does not exist in source system &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R3 - Service API messages

• Message number: 101

• Message text: InfoSource & does not exist in source system &

What causes this issue?

The process to create a transfer structure for the InfoSource &V1& was
terminated.
InfoSource &V1& is not known in source system &V2&.
The reason for this is that the InfoSource has been deleted from the
source system, but the metadata has not yet been adjusted. This means
that the metadata for source system &V2& is therefore obsolete in the
Business Information Warehouse.

System Response

The action was terminated; data changes were reversed.

How to fix this error?

Adjust the metadata for source system &V2& in the Business Information
Warehouse.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R3101 - InfoSource & does not exist in source system & ?

  The SAP error message R3101 indicates that the specified InfoSource does not exist in the source system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to extract data from a source system, such as an SAP ERP system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect InfoSource Name: The InfoSource name specified in the data extraction process may be misspelled or incorrect.
  InfoSource Not Activated: The InfoSource may not be activated in the source system.
  Transport Issues: The InfoSource may not have been transported correctly from the development environment to the production environment.
  Source System Configuration: The source system may not be properly configured to expose the InfoSource.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoSource.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify InfoSource Name: Check the name of the InfoSource in the data extraction settings to ensure it is correct.
  Activate InfoSource: If the InfoSource is not activated, activate it in the source system using transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Check Transport Requests: Ensure that the InfoSource has been properly transported to the target system. You can check the transport logs for any issues.
  Source System Configuration: Verify that the source system is correctly configured to allow data extraction. This may involve checking the connection settings and ensuring that the InfoSource is included in the data source.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoSource. This may involve checking user roles and permissions in the source system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoSources and data extraction processes.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to InfoSources and data extraction.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.