How To Fix RSAR550 - Only 3.x InfoSources can be used as template

RSAR550 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 550

• Message text: Only 3.x InfoSources can be used as template

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR550 - Only 3.x InfoSources can be used as template ?

  The SAP error message RSAR550 "Only 3.x InfoSources can be used as template" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to create or modify a DataSource or InfoSource and the system is expecting a specific version of InfoSource.
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to use a 7.x DataSource or InfoSource as a template for creating a new InfoSource. The system is designed to only allow 3.x InfoSources to be used as templates for this purpose. The 3.x version refers to the older version of InfoSources that were used in earlier versions of SAP BW.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Use a 3.x InfoSource: Ensure that you are using a 3.x InfoSource as a template. You can check the version of the InfoSource you are trying to use and switch to a compatible one.
  
  
  Create a New InfoSource Manually: If you cannot