How To Fix RSAR628 - InfoSource & (&) cannot be manually deleted

RSAR628 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 628

• Message text: InfoSource & (&) cannot be manually deleted

What causes this issue?

With InfoSource &V1& (&V2&) we are dealing with an InfoSource delivered
by SAP AG. These cannot be manually deleted.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR628 - InfoSource & (&) cannot be manually deleted ?

  The SAP error message RSAR628 indicates that an InfoSource cannot be manually deleted because it is still being used in some capacity within the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) environments.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The InfoSource is currently being used in one or more data flows, such as InfoPackages, DataSources, or transformations.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the InfoSource from other objects, such as queries, reports, or other InfoProviders.
  Transport Requests: The InfoSource might be included in a transport request that is still active or not yet released.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAR628 error and successfully delete the InfoSource, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction code RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Navigate to the InfoSource in question and check for any active data flows or dependencies.
  Look for any InfoPackages, transformations, or other objects that reference the InfoSource.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If you find any active InfoPackages or