How To Fix RSAR418 - Link to subordinate node in application component & deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 418

• Message text: Link to subordinate node in application component & deleted

What causes this issue?

Application component &V1& links to component &V2& as the first
subordinate node. However, this node does not exist.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

The link was automatically deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR418 - Link to subordinate node in application component & deleted ?

  The SAP error message RSAR418 indicates that there is a problem with a link to a subordinate node in an application component that has been deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with data sources, InfoProviders, or other components that are part of the data flow.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Objects: The most common cause of this error is that a data source, InfoProvider, or other related object has been deleted from the system, but there are still references to it in the data flow or in other components.
  Inconsistent Metadata: The metadata in the system may be inconsistent due to changes made in the data model, such as deleting or renaming objects without properly updating all references.
  Transport Issues: If objects were transported from one system to another, there may be inconsistencies if the transport did not include all dependent objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Deleted Objects: Identify the specific object that has been deleted. You can do this by reviewing the application component and checking for any missing or inactive nodes.
  Update References: Once you identify the deleted object, you need to either restore it or update the references in the data flow or other components to point to the correct existing objects.
  Rebuild the Data Flow: If necessary, you may need to rebuild the data flow or the affected components to ensure that all links are valid and point to existing objects.
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to analyze and manage your InfoProviders and data sources.
  Check Transport Requests: If the issue arose after a transport, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that the transport was successful.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to RSAR418 for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on data modeling and InfoProvider management to understand how to properly manage dependencies and references.
  System Logs: Look at system logs or error logs for additional context or related errors that may provide more insight into the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the steps you have already taken.