How To Fix R7842 - No InfoSource (comm.structure) found for selected application

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 842

• Message text: No InfoSource (comm.structure) found for selected application

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7842 - No InfoSource (comm.structure) found for selected application ?

  The SAP error message R7842 "No InfoSource (communication structure) found for selected application" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the data extraction process. This error indicates that the system cannot find the InfoSource that is supposed to be associated with the specified application.
  Causes:
  
  Missing InfoSource: The InfoSource that is supposed to be used for data extraction is not defined in the system.
  Incorrect Application: The application you are trying to use may not be correctly configured or may not have an associated InfoSource.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoSource was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may be missing in the target system.
  DataSource Configuration: The DataSource may not be correctly linked to the InfoSource.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access the InfoSource can also lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check InfoSource Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and check if the InfoSource exists for the application you are trying to use.
  Use transaction code RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench and navigate to the InfoSources section.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate InfoSource:
  
  If the InfoSource does not exist, you may need to create it.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify DataSource Settings:
  
  Ensure that the DataSource is correctly linked to the InfoSource.
  Check the settings in the DataSource to ensure it points to the correct InfoSource.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the InfoSource was transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoSource and perform data extraction.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific application and InfoSource for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSD5: InfoSource Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.