How To Fix RSBM017 - The selected InfoCube could not be found in the generation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBM - Messages affecting data marts.

• Message number: 017

• Message text: The selected InfoCube could not be found in the generation

What causes this issue?

The generation of an export-InfoSource failed.

System Response

The InfoCube is not recognized in the BW meta data.

How to fix this error?

Only generate the export-InfoSources on active InfoCubes.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBM017 - The selected InfoCube could not be found in the generation ?

  The SAP error message RSBM017 indicates that the selected InfoCube could not be found during the generation process. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to generate or activate an InfoCube or when working with queries that reference an InfoCube that is not available.
  Causes:
  
  InfoCube Not Activated: The InfoCube may not be activated in the system. If the InfoCube is newly created or modified, it needs to be activated before it can be used.
  Incorrect InfoCube Name: The name of the InfoCube specified in the query or report may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoCube was transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoCube.
  Data Source Issues: The underlying data source for the InfoCube may not be available or properly configured.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues in the BW system, such as inconsistencies in the metadata.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Activate the InfoCube: Go to the InfoCube in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1) and check if it is activated. If not, activate it.
  Check InfoCube Name: Verify that the InfoCube name used in the query or report is correct. Ensure there are no typos or incorrect references.
  Check Transport Logs: If the InfoCube was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues during the transport.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoCube. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with the security team.
  Check Data Source: Ensure that the data source for the InfoCube is correctly configured and that data is being loaded into it as expected.
  Run Consistency Checks: Use transaction RSA1 to run consistency checks on the InfoCube and related objects to identify any inconsistencies.
  Rebuild the InfoCube: In some cases, it may be necessary to delete and recreate the InfoCube if it is severely corrupted.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSRV: Consistency Check for InfoProviders
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP BW documentation for best practices on InfoCube management and troubleshooting.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with SAP support or a BW expert for further assistance.