How To Fix RSAR208 - InfoSource & (&) is not known

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 208

• Message text: InfoSource & (&) is not known

What causes this issue?

The InfoSource is not known.,,,,,,

System Response

The transfer rule maintenance cannot be called.

How to fix this error?

If this concerns an InfoObject for the InfoSource, check whether an
application component is assigned to the InfoObject. If not, assign an
application component to the InfoObject.

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 RSAR208 - InfoSource & (&) is not known ?

  The SAP error message RSAR208 indicates that the InfoSource you are trying to access or use is not recognized by the system. This can occur in various scenarios, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) systems.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent InfoSource: The specified InfoSource does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the InfoSource name or because it has not been created yet.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoSource was recently transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), 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 access the InfoSource, leading to the system not recognizing it.
  DataSource Configuration: The DataSource associated with the InfoSource may not be properly configured or activated.
  InfoSource Deletion: The InfoSource may have been deleted or deactivated in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoSource Name: Verify that the InfoSource name is spelled correctly and exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the InfoSource maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and checking the list of available InfoSources.
  Transport Check: If the InfoSource was recently transported, ensure that the transport request was completed successfully and that the InfoSource is present in 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 this.
  DataSource Verification: Check the configuration of the DataSource associated with the InfoSource. Ensure that it is active and properly set up.
  Recreate InfoSource: If the InfoSource is missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it based on the original specifications.
  Check for Deletion: If the InfoSource was deleted, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoSources and DataSources.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific version of SAP BW or BI you are using.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on InfoSources and their configuration.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.