How To Fix RSAU881 - InfoSource &1 is not available in version &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAU - Update rules

• Message number: 881

• Message text: InfoSource &1 is not available in version &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAU881 - InfoSource &1 is not available in version &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSAU881 indicates that a specific InfoSource is not available in the specified version. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to access or use an InfoSource that has not been activated or does not exist in the specified version.
  Cause:
  
  InfoSource Not Activated: The InfoSource may not have been activated in the system.
  Version Mismatch: The version specified in the error message may not correspond to an existing version of the InfoSource.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoSource was transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target system.
  DataSource Issues: The underlying DataSource for the InfoSource may also be inactive or not available.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activation:
  
  Go to the InfoSource in the SAP BW system and check if it is activated. You can do this in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  If it is not activated, activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Version:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct version of the InfoSource. You can check the available versions in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the InfoSource was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check DataSource:
  
  Verify that the DataSource associated with the InfoSource is active and available. You can check this in the DataSource maintenance area (transaction RSA1).
  
  
  
  Recreate InfoSource:
  
  If the InfoSource is still not available, consider recreating it if possible, ensuring that all necessary configurations are in place.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific InfoSource for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSA2: DataSource Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the InfoSource or versioning.
  BW Versioning: Understand how versioning works in SAP BW, as it can affect the availability of InfoSources and DataSources.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.