How To Fix RSAR288 - InfoObject & does not exist in the InfoSource &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 288

• Message text: InfoObject & does not exist in the InfoSource &

What causes this issue?

InfoObject &V1& does not exist in InfoSource &V2&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Change the InfoObject name to an existing one, or select a field name
using the F4 help.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR288 - InfoObject & does not exist in the InfoSource & ?

  The SAP error message RSAR288 indicates that a specific InfoObject does not exist in the specified InfoSource. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to load data or perform operations involving InfoObjects and InfoSources.
  Cause:
  
  Missing InfoObject: The InfoObject specified in the error message is not defined in the InfoSource. This could happen if the InfoObject was deleted or never added to the InfoSource.
  Incorrect Configuration: The InfoSource may not be properly configured to include the required InfoObject.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from another system, it may not have been included in the transport request or may not have been activated properly.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the InfoObject name or InfoSource name in the configuration.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoObject Definition: Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and verify that the InfoObject exists in the system.
  Update InfoSource: If the InfoObject is missing from the InfoSource, you need to add it:
  
  Navigate to the InfoSource in the Data Warehousing Workbench (RSA1).
  Open the InfoSource and check the "DataSource" tab.
  Add the missing InfoObject to the InfoSource.
  
  
  Activate Changes: After making changes, ensure that you activate the InfoSource and any related objects.
  Check Transport Requests: If the InfoObject was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was transported correctly and activated in the target system.
  Review DataSource: If the InfoObject is part of a DataSource, ensure that the DataSource is correctly configured to include the InfoObject.
  Check for Typos: Double-check the names of the InfoObject and InfoSource for any typographical errors.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSO2 (DataSource Maintenance), and RSO1 (InfoSource Maintenance) to manage InfoObjects and InfoSources.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoObjects and InfoSources.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAR288 error and ensure that the InfoObject is correctly configured within the InfoSource.