How To Fix RSAR349 - An InfoSource & already exists for &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 349

• Message text: An InfoSource & already exists for &

What causes this issue?

You want to create an InfoSource with the name &V1& for &V3&. An
InfoSource already exists with this name for &V2&. This can lead to
problems when creating transfer structures.

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?

Enter a new name.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR349 - An InfoSource & already exists for & ?

  The SAP error message RSAR349 indicates that there is an attempt to create an InfoSource that already exists in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to create or replicate an InfoSource that has the same name as an existing one.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following:
  
  An InfoSource with the same name already exists in the system.
  There may be a naming conflict due to a previous import or transport of objects.
  The InfoSource might have been created in a different client or system and is being attempted to be created again in the current context.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAR349 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing InfoSources:
  
  Go to the transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the InfoSources section and check if the InfoSource you are trying to create already exists.
  If it exists, you may need to modify or delete it if it is not needed.
  
  
  
  Rename the New InfoSource:
  
  If the existing InfoSource is required, consider renaming the new InfoSource you are trying to create to avoid the conflict.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the InfoSource was created in a different system and you are trying to transport it, ensure that the transport request is correctly imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Duplicates:
  
  Ensure that there are no duplicate entries in the system that might be causing the conflict.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to InfoSources and the specific error message for any additional guidance or updates.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSA3 (DataSource Test), and RSO2 (Manage InfoSources).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Best Practices: Maintain a clear naming convention for InfoSources and other objects in SAP BW to avoid conflicts and confusion.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAR349 error and successfully manage your InfoSources in SAP BW.