How To Fix RSAR432 - InfoSource & already exists except for the OLTP link. No import!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 432

• Message text: InfoSource & already exists except for the OLTP link. No import!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR432 - InfoSource & already exists except for the OLTP link. No import! ?

  The SAP error message RSAR432 indicates that there is an issue with the InfoSource in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) and its connection to the OLTP (Online Transaction Processing) system. Specifically, the message states that the InfoSource already exists, which is preventing the import process from proceeding.
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate InfoSource: The primary cause of this error is that the InfoSource you are trying to import already exists in the target system. This can happen if the InfoSource was previously imported or created manually.
  Inconsistent Metadata: There may be inconsistencies in the metadata between the source and target systems, leading to conflicts during the import process.
  Transport Issues: If you are using a transport request to move the InfoSource, there may be issues with the transport itself, such as missing dependencies or incorrect configurations.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing InfoSource: 
  
  Go to the InfoSource maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) in the target system and check if the InfoSource already exists. If it does, you may need to decide whether to overwrite it or modify the existing one.
  
  
  
  Delete or Rename: 
  
  If the existing InfoSource is not needed, you can delete it. If it is needed, consider renaming the new InfoSource you are trying to import to avoid the conflict.
  
  
  
  Adjust Transport Request: 
  
  If you are using a transport request, ensure that all necessary objects are included in the transport. You may need to re-export the InfoSource or adjust the transport request to include any missing dependencies.
  
  
  
  Check for Inactive Objects: 
  
  Sometimes, inactive objects can cause conflicts. Ensure that there are no inactive versions of the InfoSource that might be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct OLTP Link: 
  
  Ensure that the OLTP link is correctly configured and that the InfoSource is properly linked to the relevant data source.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes: 
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSA3 (DataSource Test).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on InfoSources and data modeling in BW for best practices and guidelines.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAR432 error and successfully import your InfoSource.