How To Fix RSAOLTP556 - InfoSource & has created a name conflict during update

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAOLTP - Notifications in OLTP Source Environment

• Message number: 556

• Message text: InfoSource & has created a name conflict during update

What causes this issue?

Upgrading BW 1.2 to BW 2.0 creates DataSources. The names of these
DataSources are generated from existing InfoSources. In some cases,
this can lead to clashes.

System Response

The pre-upgrade program registers an error, which is obstructing the
upgrade.

How to fix this error?

Notify SAP.

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 RSAOLTP556 - InfoSource & has created a name conflict during update ?

  The SAP error message RSAOLTP556 indicates that there is a name conflict with an InfoSource during an update process. This typically occurs when there are multiple InfoSources with the same name or when an InfoSource is being updated while another process is trying to access or modify it.
  Cause:
  
  Name Conflict: The most common cause is that there are two or more InfoSources with the same name in the system, which leads to confusion during the update process.
  Concurrent Updates: If multiple processes are trying to update the same InfoSource simultaneously, it can lead to conflicts.
  Transport Issues: If InfoSources are being transported between systems (e.g., from development to production), there may be conflicts if the same InfoSource exists in both environments.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Duplicate InfoSources:
  
  Go to the InfoSource maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and check if there are multiple InfoSources with the same name.
  If duplicates exist, consider renaming or deleting the unnecessary ones.
  
  
  
  Review Update Processes:
  
  Ensure that no other processes are trying to update the same InfoSource at the same time. You may need to coordinate updates to avoid conflicts.
  
  
  
  Transport Management:
  
  If the issue arises during a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that the InfoSource is not being overwritten or duplicated in the target system.
  Make sure that the transport requests are correctly sequenced and that there are no conflicts in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check for any locks on the InfoSource. If there are locks, you may need to release them or wait for the processes holding the locks to complete.
  
  
  
  System Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks in the BW system to ensure that all objects are correctly defined and there are no inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSA2 (InfoSource Maintenance), SM12 (Lock Entries).
  SAP BW Documentation: Review the SAP BW documentation for best practices on InfoSource management and troubleshooting.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.