How To Fix RSAR267 - InfoSource & (&) cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 267

• Message text: InfoSource & (&) cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

InfoSource &V1& (&V2&) cannot be deleted, as it is a standard
InfoSource. Only customer-specific InfoSources can be deleted manually.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR267 - InfoSource & (&) cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message RSAR267 indicates that an InfoSource cannot be deleted because it is still being used in one or more data flows or is linked to other objects in the system. This is a common issue when trying to clean up or reorganize InfoSources in SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  Cause:
  
  Active Data Flows: The InfoSource is still being used in one or more data flows (e.g., DataSources, InfoPackages, or transformations).
  Dependencies: There may be other objects that depend on the InfoSource, such as queries, reports, or other InfoProviders.
  Transport Requests: The InfoSource might be part of a transport request that is still active or not yet released.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAR267 error and successfully delete the InfoSource, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction code RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Navigate to the InfoSource in question and check for any active data flows or dependencies.
  Look for any InfoPackages, transformations, or DataSources that are using the InfoSource.
  
  
  
  Deactivate or Delete Dependencies:
  
  If you find any active InfoPackages or transformations, deactivate or delete them first.
  Ensure that there are no queries or reports that are dependent on the InfoSource.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  Ensure that the InfoSource is not part of any open transport requests. If it is, you may need to release or delete the transport request.
  
  
  
  Delete the InfoSource:
  
  Once all dependencies are resolved, you can attempt to delete the InfoSource again using transaction code RSA1.
  
  
  
  Use the BW Cleanup Tool:
  
  If you are still facing issues, consider using the BW Cleanup Tool (transaction code RS_BW_CLEANUP) to identify and clean up unused objects.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RS_BW_CLEANUP: BW Cleanup Tool
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on InfoSources and their management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to InfoSources and their deletion.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSAR267 error and take the necessary actions to delete the InfoSource successfully.