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

R7842 - Overview

• 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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R7842 - Details

• 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