How To Fix RSCRT167 - An InfoPackage cannot be created for DataSource & from source system &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSCRT - Near-To-Real-Time Messages

• Message number: 167

• Message text: An InfoPackage cannot be created for DataSource & from source system &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSCRT167 - An InfoPackage cannot be created for DataSource & from source system & ?

  The SAP error message RSCRT167 indicates that an InfoPackage cannot be created for a specific DataSource from a source system. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there are issues related to the DataSource configuration or the connection to the source system.
  Causes of RSCRT167
  
  DataSource Not Activated: The DataSource may not be activated in the source system or in the BW system.
  Incorrect Source System Configuration: The source system may not be correctly configured in the BW system.
  Missing or Incorrect Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to create an InfoPackage for the specified DataSource.
  DataSource Type: The DataSource may be of a type that does not support InfoPackages (e.g., certain types of real-time DataSources).
  Technical Settings: There may be issues with the technical settings of the DataSource, such as incorrect extraction method or missing fields.
  Connection Issues: There may be connectivity issues between the BW system and the source system.
  
  Solutions to RSCRT167
  
  
  Activate the DataSource:
  
  Go to the source system and ensure that the DataSource is activated. You can do this in the DataSource maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1 in the source system).
  
  
  
  Check Source System Configuration:
  
  Verify that the source system is correctly configured in the BW system. Check the settings in the transaction RSA1 under the "Source Systems" section.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to create InfoPackages. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check DataSource Type:
  
  Confirm that the DataSource is of a type that supports InfoPackages. If it is a real-time DataSource, consider using a different method for data extraction.
  
  
  
  Review Technical Settings:
  
  Check the technical settings of the DataSource in the BW system. Ensure that the extraction method is correctly set up and that all required fields are included.
  
  
  
  Test Connection:
  
  Test the connection between the BW system and the source system to ensure there are no connectivity issues. You can use transaction SM59 to check the RFC connections.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches:
  
  Look for any SAP Notes or patches that may address known issues related to the specific DataSource or the error message.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSA3: Test DataSource
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  RSO1: InfoPackage Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error.
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP BW documentation for best practices on DataSource configuration and InfoPackage creation.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the RSCRT167 error and implement the appropriate solution.