How To Fix R7237 - InfoSource &1 already exists. Rename it.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 237

• Message text: InfoSource &1 already exists. Rename it.

What causes this issue?

You want to create an InfoObject with the name &V1&, but an InfoSource
for transaction data already exists with this name.

System Response

Create process is canceled.

How to fix this error?

Give the InfoObject another name.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7237 - InfoSource &1 already exists. Rename it. ?

  The SAP error message R7237 indicates that you are trying to create or activate an InfoSource that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are working with data sources, InfoObjects, or InfoProviders.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  An InfoSource with the same name already exists in the system.
  You may be attempting to import or create an InfoSource that conflicts with an existing one.
  There might be a naming convention issue or a duplicate entry in the repository.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing InfoSources:
  
  Go to the SAP BW modeling tools or transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and check the list of existing InfoSources.
  Look for the InfoSource with the name specified in the error message.
  
  
  
  Rename the New InfoSource:
  
  If you are creating a new InfoSource, consider renaming it to something unique that does not conflict with existing names.
  
  
  
  Modify or Delete Existing InfoSource:
  
  If the existing InfoSource is no longer needed, you can delete it or modify it as necessary.
  Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment and transporting objects to a production environment, ensure that the transport requests do not contain conflicting objects.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to InfoSources for any specific guidelines or naming conventions that should be followed.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSO2 (Manage InfoSources), RSO1 (Create InfoSource).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Best Practices: Always follow naming conventions and document your InfoSources to avoid conflicts in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R7237 error and successfully manage your InfoSources in SAP BW.