How To Fix RSAR209 - No fields exist for InfoSource & (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 209

• Message text: No fields exist for InfoSource & (&)

What causes this issue?

InfoSource &V1& (&V2&) has no fields. Therefore no &V3& can be
generated .

System Response

The requested function was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Update the meta data for this InfoSource. If you are dealing with
external data, maintain the meta data for this InfoSource.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR209 - No fields exist for InfoSource & (&) ?

  The SAP error message RSAR209 "No fields exist for InfoSource & (&)" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the InfoSource configuration or the data source from which the InfoSource is supposed to extract data. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing Fields in InfoSource: The InfoSource may not have any fields defined, which means there are no data fields available for extraction.
  Incorrect Data Source: The underlying data source (like an InfoObject or a DataSource) may not be correctly linked or may not contain any fields.
  DataSource Configuration Issues: The DataSource might not be properly configured or activated, leading to the absence of fields in the InfoSource.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoSource was transported from another system, there might be inconsistencies or missing components.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, authorization problems can prevent the system from accessing the fields.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check InfoSource Configuration:
  
  Go to the InfoSource in the SAP BW system and verify that fields are defined. You can do this by navigating to the InfoSource in the Data Warehousing Workbench (RSA1).
  Ensure that the InfoSource is correctly mapped to the DataSource.
  
  
  
  Verify DataSource:
  
  Check the DataSource associated with the InfoSource. Ensure that it is active and has fields defined.
  You can do this by going to the DataSource in the Data Warehousing Workbench and checking its structure.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the DataSource:
  
  If the DataSource is not active, reactivate it. Sometimes, reactivating can resolve issues related to field visibility.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the InfoSource was transported, ensure that all related objects (like DataSources and InfoObjects) were also transported correctly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoSource and its fields.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the issue persists, consider debugging the extraction process to identify where the problem lies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSO2: DataSource Maintenance
  RSO1: InfoSource Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoSources and DataSources.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding 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 RSAR209 error message in SAP BW.