How To Fix RSBM008 - &1 is not known

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBM - Messages affecting data marts.

• Message number: 008

• Message text: &1 is not known

What causes this issue?

The InfoCube/DataStore object has not been correctly created in the BW
metadata.

How to fix this error?

If the InfoCube/DataStore object is active: Write a SAP problem message
with the progress of the InfoCube/DataStore object creation and the
export DataSource generation.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBM008 - &1 is not known ?

  The SAP error message RSBM008 typically indicates that a specific object (like a query, InfoProvider, or other related object) is not recognized or does not exist in the system. This error often occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when trying to execute a query or access a data source.
  Cause:
  
  Object Does Not Exist: The object you are trying to access (e.g., a query, InfoProvider, or characteristic) may not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Naming: There might be a typo or incorrect naming in the object reference.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the object.
  Transport Issues: If the object was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Inactive Objects: The object may exist but is inactive or not properly activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Object Existence: Check if the object (query, InfoProvider, etc.) exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSRT for queries).
  Check Naming: Ensure that the name of the object is spelled correctly and matches the expected format.
  Authorization Check: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the object. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  Transport Verification: If the object was recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  Activation: If the object exists but is inactive, activate it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., for InfoProviders, use RSA1).
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that all dependent objects are also available and active.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSRT: Query Monitor
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE80: Object Navigator
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for more details on the specific object type you are working with.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.