How To Fix RSAR248 - Error when determining the technical name of the InfoSource

RSAR248 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Error when determining the technical name of the InfoSource

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR248 - Error when determining the technical name of the InfoSource ?

  The SAP error message RSAR248 typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the InfoSource configuration or when the system is unable to determine the technical name of the InfoSource during data extraction or loading processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing or Incorrect InfoSource: The InfoSource you are trying to use may not exist, or its technical name may be incorrectly specified in the data flow or transformation.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoSource was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated properly in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoSource.
  DataSource Configuration: There may be issues with the DataSource that feeds into the InfoSource, such as incorrect settings or missing fields.
  Technical Name Changes: If the technical name of the InfoSource was changed after it was created, the system may not be able to