How To Fix RSAR166 - No data can be loaded for InfoSource & (meta data refused)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 166

• Message text: No data can be loaded for InfoSource & (meta data refused)

What causes this issue?

If the source system cannot deliver any texts, hierarchies and master
data for an InfoSource, then the acceptance of the meta data for this
InfoSource in the SAP Business Information Warehouse is refused.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR166 - No data can be loaded for InfoSource & (meta data refused) ?

  The SAP error message RSAR166 indicates that there is an issue with loading data for a specific InfoSource, and it typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when trying to extract data from a source system. The message "No data can be loaded for InfoSource & (meta data refused)" suggests that there is a problem with the metadata associated with the InfoSource, which is preventing data from being loaded.
  Causes:
  
  Metadata Issues: The metadata for the InfoSource may not be correctly defined or may have been changed, leading to a mismatch between the source system and the InfoSource in BW.
  Data Source Configuration: The data source from which the InfoSource is trying to extract data may not be properly configured or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user or process attempting to load the data may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data source.
  Data Source Not Active: The data source in the source system may not be active or may not have been properly replicated to the BW system.
  Technical Settings: There may be issues with the technical settings of the InfoSource or the data source, such as incorrect extraction methods or settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Metadata: Verify the metadata for the InfoSource in the BW system. Ensure that it is correctly defined and matches the structure of the data in the source system.
  Activate Data Source: Ensure that the data source in the source system is active. You can do this by checking the data source in the source system and ensuring it is set up correctly.
  Check Authorizations: Verify that the user or process has the necessary authorizations to access the data source. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in both the source and BW systems.
  Replicate Data Source: If the data source has been recently created or modified, ensure that it has been replicated to the BW system. You can do this using the Data Source Replication process in BW.
  Review Technical Settings: Check the technical settings of the InfoSource and the data source. Ensure that the extraction method and other settings are correctly configured.
  Check for Errors in Source System: Look for any errors or issues in the source system that may be preventing data extraction. This may involve checking logs or error messages in the source system.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoSources and data sources, and RSA3 to test data extraction.
  Logs and Traces: Check the logs and traces in both the BW and source systems for more detailed error messages that can provide additional context for the issue.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the RSAR166 error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSAR166 error message in your SAP BW environment.