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

RSDTM161 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDTM - Data Mining Connection Messages

• Message number: 161

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

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• 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