How To Fix RSAR282 - Transfer rules for InfoSource & (&) and source system & were deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 282

• Message text: Transfer rules for InfoSource & (&) and source system & were deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR282 - Transfer rules for InfoSource & (&) and source system & were deleted ?

  The SAP error message RSAR282 indicates that transfer rules for a specific InfoSource and source system have been deleted. This can occur in the context of data extraction processes, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deletion: The transfer rules may have been manually deleted by a user or during a system cleanup process.
  Transport Issues: If the transfer rules were part of a transport request that was not properly imported, it could lead to their deletion.
  System Upgrade or Migration: During system upgrades or migrations, certain configurations may be lost or not properly migrated.
  Inconsistent Data Model: Changes in the data model or InfoSource structure can lead to inconsistencies, resulting in the deletion of associated transfer rules.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Recreate Transfer Rules: If the transfer rules were deleted, you can recreate them manually in the SAP BW system. This involves:
  
  Navigating to the Data Warehousing Workbench (Transaction RSA1).
  Selecting the appropriate InfoSource and source system.
  Creating new transfer rules as needed.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: If the deletion was due to transport issues, check the transport logs and ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request. Re-import the transport if necessary.
  
  
  Review System Logs: Check the system logs (Transaction SLG1) for any related errors or warnings that might provide more context on why the transfer rules were deleted.
  
  
  Backup and Restore: If you have a backup of the BW configuration, you may be able to restore the deleted transfer rules from there.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to your specific version of SAP BW for any known issues or additional steps that may be required.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSO2 (Transfer Rules), and RSO1 (InfoSources).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to transfer rules and InfoSources.
  Data Flow: Understand the data flow from the source system to the InfoProvider in BW to ensure that all necessary components are in place.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create and manage transfer rules.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the RSAR282 error and restore the necessary transfer rules for your InfoSource and source system.