How To Fix RSDTM161 - No InfoSource with pattern "&1" found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDTM - Data Mining Connection Messages

• Message number: 161

• Message text: No InfoSource with pattern "&1" found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDTM161 - No InfoSource with pattern "&1" found ?

  The SAP error message RSDTM161 "No InfoSource with pattern '&1' found" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when the system is unable to find an InfoSource that matches the specified pattern. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect InfoSource Name: The pattern specified in the error message may not match any existing InfoSource in the system. This could be due to a typo or an incorrect naming convention.
  
  
  InfoSource Not Activated: The InfoSource may exist but is not activated. In SAP BW, objects need to be activated before they can be used.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the InfoSource.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the InfoSource was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target system.
  
  
  DataSource Configuration: If the InfoSource is linked to a DataSource, issues with the DataSource configuration can also lead to this error.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check InfoSource Name: Verify the name of the InfoSource you are trying to access. Ensure that it matches exactly with what is defined in the system.
  
  
  Activate the InfoSource: If the InfoSource exists but is not activated, go to the InfoSource in the SAP BW modeling tools and activate it.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoSource. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  Transport Check: If the InfoSource was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  Review DataSource Configuration: If the InfoSource is linked to a DataSource, check the configuration of the DataSource to ensure it is set up correctly and is active.
  
  
  Use Transaction RSA1: You can use transaction RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to navigate to the InfoSource and check its status.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (InfoObject Maintenance), and RSO2 (DataSource Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to InfoSources and this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for InfoSources and DataSources to understand their configuration and activation processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSDTM161 error and implement the appropriate solution.