How To Fix RSAR285 - InfoSource & does not deliver texts

RSAR285 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 285

• Message text: InfoSource & does not deliver texts

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR285 - InfoSource & does not deliver texts ?

  The SAP error message RSAR285 indicates that an InfoSource is not delivering texts. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to extract data from a source system, and the InfoSource is expected to deliver text data but is not doing so.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Texts in the Source System: The texts for the InfoSource may not be available in the source system. This can happen if the relevant text tables are not populated or if the data model does not include text data.
  Incorrect Configuration: The InfoSource may not be correctly configured to extract text data. This could be due to missing settings in the InfoSource or the data source.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source (like a DataSource or InfoObject) may not be set up to include text data.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoSource was transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects