How To Fix RJ423 - Specify an InfoSource

RJ423 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RJ - BW Extractor Handling Message Class

• Message number: 423

• Message text: Specify an InfoSource

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RJ423 - Specify an InfoSource ?

  The SAP error message RJ423 "Specify an InfoSource" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to create or modify a data source or InfoPackage, and the system requires you to specify an InfoSource but it has not been provided.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing InfoSource: The most common cause of this error is that the InfoSource field is left blank when it is required for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data flow or the settings related to the InfoSource.
  User Authorization: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or specify the InfoSource.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Specify an InfoSource: Ensure that you fill in the InfoSource field with the correct InfoSource that you want to use. This is usually done in the data source or InfoPackage settings.
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration of your data source and ensure that it is