How To Fix RSAR249 - InfoObject for the communication structure & cannot be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 249

• Message text: InfoObject for the communication structure & cannot be determined

What causes this issue?

An attempt was made to read communication structure &V1&. In the communi
cation structure, it is a master data attribute table for an InfoObject.
This InfoObject could not be determined. As a result, the communication
structure could also not be determined.

System Response

Function was terminated.

How to fix this error?

Look in SAP Support Portal for the relevant notes and create a new probl
em message if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR249 - InfoObject for the communication structure & cannot be determined ?

  The SAP error message RSAR249 typically indicates that there is an issue with the communication structure for a specific InfoObject in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error can occur during data extraction or when trying to load data into the BW system.
  Cause:
  The error message RSAR249 usually arises due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Communication Structure: The communication structure for the InfoObject is either not defined or incorrectly configured in the source system.
  
  
  DataSource Configuration Issues: The DataSource from which data is being extracted may not be properly set up, leading to the inability to determine the communication structure.
  
  
  InfoObject Not Active: The InfoObject may not be active in the BW system, which can prevent the system from recognizing it during data extraction.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject or its associated structures were recently transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing components.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations for the user trying to access the InfoObject can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAR249 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Communication Structure:
  
  Go to the DataSource in the source system and verify that the communication structure is correctly defined.
  Ensure that the InfoObject is correctly mapped to the communication structure.
  
  
  
  Activate InfoObject:
  
  In the BW system, check if the InfoObject is active. If it is not, activate it in the InfoObject maintenance transaction (transaction code: RSA1).
  
  
  
  Review DataSource Configuration:
  
  Check the DataSource settings in the BW system (transaction code: RSA1) to ensure that it is correctly configured and that the communication structure is assigned.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the InfoObject was recently transported, ensure that all related objects and settings were transported correctly. You may need to re-transport or adjust settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoObject and the DataSource.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Sometimes, applying the latest support packages or patches can resolve underlying issues related to the error.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench)
  RSO2 (DataSource Maintenance)
  RSO1 (DataSource Overview)
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on InfoObjects, DataSources, and communication structures.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSAR249 error in your SAP BW environment.