How To Fix RSAR207 - InfoSource type & is not known

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 207

• Message text: InfoSource type & is not known

What causes this issue?

InfoSource type &V1& is not known. The following InfoSource types are
available:
<zh>D</> Transaction data
<zh>M</> Attributes for master data
<zh>T</> Texts for master data
<zh>H</> Hierarchies for master data

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?

Change the InfoSource type.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR207 - InfoSource type & is not known ?

  The SAP error message RSAR207 indicates that the system does not recognize the specified InfoSource type. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with data extraction and transformation processes.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect InfoSource Type: The InfoSource type specified in the extraction process may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Missing InfoSource Definition: The InfoSource may not be defined in the system, or it may not have been activated.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoSource was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between different versions of SAP BW or between the source system and the BW system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoSource Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and check the InfoSource definition in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Ensure that the InfoSource type is correctly defined and activated.
  
  
  
  Verify InfoSource Type:
  
  Make sure that the InfoSource type you are using is valid and correctly spelled in your extraction process.
  
  
  
  Activate InfoSource:
  
  If the InfoSource is not activated, activate it in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the InfoSource was transported, check the transport logs for any errors and ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that your SAP BW system is up to date with the latest patches and updates, as this can resolve compatibility issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific InfoSource type you are working with for any additional configuration or requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSC1: InfoSource Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or fixes related to the specific InfoSource type you are using.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSAR207 error message in SAP BW.