How To Fix RSDTM162 - InfoSource "&1" not found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDTM - Data Mining Connection Messages

• Message number: 162

• Message text: InfoSource "&1" not 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 RSDTM162 - InfoSource "&1" not found ?

  The SAP error message RSDTM162 indicates that the InfoSource specified (represented by "&1") cannot be found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to access or work with an InfoSource that does not exist or is not properly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent InfoSource: The InfoSource you are trying to access may not have been created or may have been deleted.
  Incorrect Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the InfoSource reference.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoSource was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the InfoSource.
  DataSource Issues: The underlying DataSource that feeds the InfoSource may not be active or properly configured.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check InfoSource Existence:
  
  Go to the SAP BW modeling tools and check if the InfoSource exists. You can do this by navigating to the InfoSource area in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  
  
  
  Verify Naming:
  
  Ensure that the name of the InfoSource is correctly spelled and matches what you are trying to access.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the InfoSource was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoSource. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to ensure proper roles and permissions are assigned.
  
  
  
  DataSource Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration of the DataSource that feeds the InfoSource. Ensure that it is active and properly set up.
  
  
  
  Recreate InfoSource:
  
  If the InfoSource is missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it based on the original specifications.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSO1: DataSource Maintenance
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoSources and their configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSDTM162 error and implement a solution to resolve it.