How To Fix RSAU208 - No source InfoObject assigned to InfoObject & (data field: &)

RSAU208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAU - Update rules

• Message number: 208

• Message text: No source InfoObject assigned to InfoObject & (data field: &)

What causes this issue?

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?

Select a source characteristic using F4 help. If there are no selection
possibilities you must create a routine for this characteristic.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAU208 - No source InfoObject assigned to InfoObject & (data field: &) ?

  The SAP error message RSAU208 indicates that there is no source InfoObject assigned to the specified InfoObject in the context of data extraction or transformation processes, particularly in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises when you are trying to load data into an InfoObject that does not have a corresponding source defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing Assignment: The InfoObject in question does not have a source InfoObject assigned to it. This can happen if the InfoObject was created but not properly configured.
  Incorrect Data Flow: The data flow or transformation process may not be correctly set up, leading to the absence of a source InfoObject.
  Changes in Data Model: If there have been recent changes to the data model, such as deletions or modifications of InfoObjects, it may lead to this error.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was transported from one system to another, it may not have been fully