How To Fix RSAR162 - No entries exist in table RSOSOFIELD for InfoObject &.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 162

• Message text: No entries exist in table RSOSOFIELD for InfoObject &.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR162 - No entries exist in table RSOSOFIELD for InfoObject &. ?

  The SAP error message RSAR162 indicates that there are no entries in the table RSOSOFIELD for the specified InfoObject. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when dealing with data extraction or transformation processes.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Missing Metadata: The InfoObject may not have been properly defined or activated in the system, leading to a lack of entries in the RSOSOFIELD table.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from another system, the transport might not have included all necessary metadata.
  DataSource Configuration: The DataSource associated with the InfoObject may not be correctly configured or may not have been activated.
  System Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the BW system that prevent the proper reading of the InfoObject's metadata.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAR162 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and verify that the InfoObject is correctly defined and activated.
  Ensure that all necessary attributes and key figures are included.
  
  
  
  Activate the InfoObject:
  
  If the InfoObject is not activated, activate it. This can often resolve issues related to missing metadata.
  
  
  
  Check DataSource:
  
  Verify the DataSource associated with the InfoObject. Ensure it is correctly configured and activated.
  If necessary, re-activate the DataSource.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the InfoObject was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary components were included in the transport request.
  If there are missing components, you may need to re-transport the InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Check RSOSOFIELD Table:
  
  You can directly check the RSOSOFIELD table in the database to see if there are indeed no entries for the InfoObject. If there are no entries, it confirms the issue.
  
  
  
  Rebuild Metadata:
  
  In some cases, you may need to rebuild the metadata for the InfoObject. This can be done by deleting and re-creating the InfoObject if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSO2 (DataSource Maintenance), RSO3 (DataSource Activation).
  Tables: RSOSOFIELD (Table for InfoObject Fields), RSD1 (InfoObject Master Data).
  SAP BW Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects and DataSources.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.