How To Fix RSAR236 - InfoSource & already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 236

• Message text: InfoSource & already exists

What causes this issue?

InfoSource &V1& (&V2) already exists, and cannot be created again.

How to fix this error?

Enter a name and a description that are not already in use.
You can display the names and descriptions that already exist for
InfoSources using F4 help for the field <LS>Template InfoSource </>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR236 - InfoSource & already exists ?

  The SAP error message RSAR236 indicates that an InfoSource you are trying to create or activate already exists in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with data sources and InfoSources.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by attempting to create an InfoSource with a name that is already in use. This can happen if:
  
  You are trying to create a new InfoSource with the same technical name as an existing one.
  There may be a duplicate entry in the system due to previous configurations or imports.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAR236 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing InfoSources:
  
  Go to the transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the InfoSources section and check if the InfoSource you are trying to create already exists.
  If it does exist, you may need to modify or delete the existing InfoSource if it is not needed.
  
  
  
  Rename the New InfoSource:
  
  If you need to create a new InfoSource, consider using a different technical name that does not conflict with existing ones.
  
  
  
  Delete Unused InfoSources:
  
  If you find that the existing InfoSource is not in use, you can delete it. Be cautious with this step, as it may affect other processes or reports.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment and the InfoSource was transported from another system, ensure that the transport did not create duplicates.
  
  
  
  Check for Active Versions:
  
  Ensure that there are no active versions of the InfoSource that might be causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 for the Data Warehousing Workbench and RSD1 for InfoObjects.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to InfoSources and data modeling in BW for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to InfoSources and the RSAR236 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAR236 error and successfully manage your InfoSources in SAP BW.