How To Fix RSAR329 - Meta data is missing for InfoObject & in the BW System

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 329

• Message text: Meta data is missing for InfoObject & in the BW System

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR329 - Meta data is missing for InfoObject & in the BW System ?

  The SAP error message RSAR329 indicates that there is missing metadata for a specific InfoObject in the BW (Business Warehouse) system. This can occur during data extraction or when trying to access or manipulate data related to that InfoObject. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Missing InfoObject Definition: The InfoObject may not be defined in the BW system, or it may have been deleted or not activated properly.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from another system (like Development to Production), there may have been issues during the transport process that led to missing metadata.
  Inconsistent Data Model: Changes in the data model that were not properly reflected in all related objects can lead to inconsistencies.
  Data Source Issues: The data source from which the InfoObject is supposed to extract data may not be correctly set up or may have been modified.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Definition:
  
  Go to the InfoObject maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and verify if the InfoObject exists and is active.
  If it is missing, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the InfoObject:
  
  If the InfoObject exists but is not activated, try reactivating it. This can sometimes resolve metadata issues.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the InfoObject was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate what went wrong during the transport.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Use the BW consistency check tools (like RSA1 -> Tools -> Check) to identify and fix inconsistencies in the data model.
  
  
  
  Data Source Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the data source associated with the InfoObject is correctly configured and that it is able to extract data as expected.
  
  
  
  Recreate the InfoObject:
  
  If the InfoObject is corrupted or cannot be fixed, you may need to recreate it from scratch, ensuring that all necessary attributes and settings are correctly defined.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSO2 (DataSource Maintenance), and RSPC (Process Chain Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific InfoObject or error message. You can search for RSAR329 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on InfoObjects and data modeling in BW for best practices and troubleshooting tips.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RSAR329 error and implement a solution to resolve the issue.