How To Fix RSAR431 - InfoSource & already exists in parts. No import!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 431

• Message text: InfoSource & already exists in parts. No import!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR431 - InfoSource & already exists in parts. No import! ?

  The SAP error message RSAR431 indicates that there is an issue with an InfoSource that already exists in the system, which is preventing the import of the InfoSource. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to import an InfoSource that has already been defined in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate InfoSource: The primary cause of this error is that the InfoSource you are trying to import already exists in the system. This can happen if the InfoSource was previously created or imported, and you are attempting to import it again without first removing or modifying the existing one.
  Transport Issues: If you are using transport requests to move objects between systems, there may be a conflict if the InfoSource is already present in the target system.
  Inconsistent Metadata: There may be inconsistencies in the metadata of the InfoSource, leading to conflicts during the import process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing InfoSource: 
  
  Go to the InfoSource maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and check if the InfoSource already exists. If it does, you may need to decide whether to modify the existing one or delete it if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify:
  
  If the existing InfoSource is not needed, you can delete it. Be cautious with this approach, as it may affect other objects that depend on it.
  If you need to keep the existing InfoSource, consider modifying it instead of importing a new one.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  If you are using a transport request, ensure that the transport is correctly configured and that there are no conflicts with existing objects in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check for Inconsistencies:
  
  Use transaction RSA1 to check for inconsistencies in the InfoSource. You can also use the "Check" function to identify any issues that need to be resolved.
  
  
  
  Re-import:
  
  After resolving the issue, you can attempt to re-import the InfoSource. Ensure that you are importing the correct version and that there are no conflicts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSA3: Extractor Checker
  RSO2: InfoSource Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoSources and data modeling in BW.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific fixes or updates related to this error message. You can search for RSAR431 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAR431 error and successfully manage your InfoSources in SAP BW.