How To Fix RSAR412 - Non-referenced InfoSource & (&), source system & deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 412

• Message text: Non-referenced InfoSource & (&), source system & deleted

What causes this issue?

InfoSource &V1& (&V2&), source system &V3& was no longer referenced by
an InfoSource and could, therefore, no longer be used.

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

System Response

InfoSource &V1& (&V2&), source system &V2& was automatically deleted.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR412 - Non-referenced InfoSource & (&), source system & deleted ?

  The SAP error message RSAR412 indicates that there is a non-referenced InfoSource in the system, which means that the InfoSource is not being used or referenced by any DataSource or other objects in the system. The message also indicates that the source system associated with this InfoSource has been deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Source System: The source system that was originally linked to the InfoSource has been deleted from the SAP system. This can happen during system maintenance or if the source system is no longer needed.
  Non-Referenced InfoSource: The InfoSource itself is not being used in any data flow, meaning it has no active connections to DataSources or other objects that would utilize it.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Source System: Verify if the source system is indeed deleted. If it is still needed, you may need to restore or recreate the source system.
  Delete or Archive InfoSource: If the InfoSource is no longer needed, you can delete it from the system. This can be done through the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) administration tools.
  Reassign InfoSource: If the InfoSource is still required but the source system has changed, you may need to reassign the InfoSource to a different, active source system.
  Check Data Flow: Review the data flow in your BW system to ensure that all InfoSources are properly referenced and that there are no orphaned objects.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoSources and DataSources.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed steps on managing InfoSources and DataSources, as well as best practices for maintaining your BW environment.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Regularly audit your BW environment to ensure that all objects are properly referenced and that there are no orphaned or unused objects.
  Maintain documentation of your source systems and InfoSources to facilitate easier management and troubleshooting in the future.
  Consider implementing a data governance strategy to manage the lifecycle of your data objects effectively.