How To Fix RSAR489 - InfoSources cannot begin with the number 8

RSAR489 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 489

• Message text: InfoSources cannot begin with the number 8

What causes this issue?

The namespace 8* is reserved for generated export InfoSources.

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?

Generate the export DataSource from your data target. An export
InfoSource is automatically created with the same name.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR489 - InfoSources cannot begin with the number 8 ?

  The SAP error message RSAR489 indicates that the InfoSources you are trying to create or use cannot begin with the number 8. This is a validation rule within SAP that restricts the naming convention for InfoSources.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the naming convention for InfoSources in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) does not allow names to start with the digit '8'. This is a design choice made by SAP to avoid conflicts or confusion with other system objects or to maintain consistency in naming conventions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you should rename the InfoSource you are trying to create or use. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Choose a Different Name: Select a name for your InfoSource that does not start with the number '8'. You can use letters or other numbers (0-7, 9) as the starting character.
  
  
  Modify Existing InfoSource: If you are trying to modify an existing InfoSource