How To Fix RSAR754 - Deletion of communication structure for InfoSource & (&) failed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 754

• Message text: Deletion of communication structure for InfoSource & (&) failed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR754 - Deletion of communication structure for InfoSource & (&) failed ?

  The SAP error message RSAR754 indicates that there was a failure in deleting a communication structure for an InfoSource. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to delete an InfoSource that is still being used or has dependencies that prevent its deletion.
  Causes:
  
  Active Data Flow: The InfoSource may still be in use by one or more data flows, such as DataSources, InfoProviders, or transformations.
  Dependencies: There may be other objects (like InfoObjects, DataStore Objects, or InfoCubes) that depend on the InfoSource you are trying to delete.
  Transport Requests: If the InfoSource is part of a transport request that is still active or not fully processed, it may prevent deletion.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to delete the InfoSource or its associated structures.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: 
  
  Use transaction code RSA1 to check if the InfoSource is still being used in any data flows. Look for any transformations, DataSources, or InfoProviders that reference the InfoSource.
  If dependencies exist, you will need to remove or modify them before attempting to delete the InfoSource.
  
  
  
  Remove Active Data Flows:
  
  If the InfoSource is part of an active data flow, deactivate or delete those data flows first.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  Ensure that there are no active transport requests that include the InfoSource. If there are, you may need to release or delete those transport requests.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to delete the InfoSource. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure you have the right permissions.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction:
  
  Make sure you are using the correct transaction (like RSA1) to perform the deletion. Sometimes, using the wrong transaction can lead to errors.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or information that might provide more context on why the deletion failed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review SAP BW documentation for best practices on managing InfoSources and their dependencies.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting on SAP community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSAR754 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.