How To Fix RSAR657 - New InfoSource & (type &) found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 657

• Message text: New InfoSource & (type &) found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR657 - New InfoSource & (type &) found ?

  The SAP error message RSAR657 indicates that a new InfoSource has been found in the system, and it is typically related to the extraction process in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This message usually occurs when there is a mismatch or inconsistency in the InfoSource definitions, particularly when new InfoSources are added or existing ones are modified.
  Cause:
  
  New InfoSource: The error is triggered when a new InfoSource is detected that has not been properly configured or activated in the system.
  Inconsistent Metadata: There may be inconsistencies in the metadata definitions between the source system and the BW system.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoSource was transported from another system, it may not have been fully activated or configured in the target system.
  Missing DataSource: The DataSource associated with the InfoSource may not be available or properly set up.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoSource Configuration:
  
  Go to the InfoSource maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and verify that the new InfoSource is correctly defined and activated.
  Ensure that all necessary fields and mappings are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Activate the InfoSource:
  
  If the InfoSource is new, make sure to activate it in the BW system. This can be done in the InfoSource maintenance area.
  
  
  
  Check DataSource:
  
  Verify that the DataSource associated with the InfoSource is available and correctly configured. You can check this in the DataSource maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA2).
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the InfoSource was transported, ensure that all related transport requests have been successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consistency Check:
  
  Perform a consistency check in the BW system to identify any discrepancies between the source and target systems.
  
  
  
  Re-Extract Data:
  
  After making the necessary adjustments, try to re-extract the data from the source system to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSA2: DataSource Maintenance
  RSA3: Test DataSource
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to InfoSources and DataSources.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for InfoSource and DataSource configuration to ensure compliance with best practices.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation, as they may have access to additional logs and system settings that could provide more insight into the problem.