How To Fix RSBBS009 - InfoSource &1 not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBBS - BW: Reports-Reports-Interface

• Message number: 009

• Message text: InfoSource &1 not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBBS009 - InfoSource &1 not available ?

  The SAP error message RSBBS009 indicates that the specified InfoSource is not available. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to access or load data from an InfoSource that is either not defined, not activated, or has been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  InfoSource Not Defined: The InfoSource you are trying to use does not exist in the system.
  InfoSource Not Activated: The InfoSource may exist but is not activated. In SAP BW, InfoSources need to be activated before they can be used.
  InfoSource Deleted: The InfoSource may have been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoSource was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoSource.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check InfoSource Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP BW modeling tools and check if the InfoSource exists. You can do this by navigating to the InfoSource area in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  
  
  
  Activate the InfoSource:
  
  If the InfoSource exists but is not activated, activate it. You can do this by selecting the InfoSource and choosing the "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Restore the InfoSource:
  
  If the InfoSource has been deleted, you may need to recreate it or restore it from a backup if available.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the InfoSource was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that all necessary objects are present.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoSource. Check the user roles and authorizations in the user management area.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, InfoSources depend on other objects (like DataSources or InfoObjects). Ensure that all related objects are available and activated.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSO2: Manage InfoSources
  RSO1: Create InfoSource
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoSources and their management.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to InfoSources.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSBBS009 error and implement the appropriate solution.