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

RSAR208 - Overview

• 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