How To Fix RSAOLTP002 - InfoSource & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAOLTP - Notifications in OLTP Source Environment

• Message number: 002

• Message text: InfoSource & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAOLTP002 - InfoSource & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSAOLTP002 indicates that the specified InfoSource does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to load data or when configuring data sources.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent InfoSource: The InfoSource you are trying to use has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Naming: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the InfoSource you are trying to access.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoSource was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the InfoSource.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoSource Existence:
  
  Go to the SAP BW modeling tools and check if the InfoSource exists. You can do this by navigating to the relevant area in the SAP GUI (Transaction RSA1).
  Use the transaction code RSA1, then navigate to the "InfoProviders" section to see if the InfoSource is listed.
  
  
  
  Create the InfoSource:
  
  If the InfoSource does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the SAP BW modeling environment.
  Ensure that you define the InfoSource correctly, including the necessary data fields and mappings.
  
  
  
  Check Naming Conventions:
  
  Verify that the name of the InfoSource you are using in your data load or configuration matches exactly with what is defined in the system. Pay attention to case sensitivity and any special characters.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the InfoSource was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoSource. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  System Refresh:
  
  If you have recently made changes to the InfoSource or the data model, try refreshing the system or logging out and back in to see if the changes take effect.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSA2 (Data Source Maintenance), and RSO2 (InfoSource Maintenance).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on creating and managing InfoSources.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to InfoSources and data loading.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.