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

RSAR657 - Overview

• 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