How To Fix RSM142 - InfoPackage &1 does not exist in D version; activation not possible

RSM142 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 142

• Message text: InfoPackage &1 does not exist in D version; activation not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM142 - InfoPackage &1 does not exist in D version; activation not possible ?

  The SAP error message RSM142 indicates that the InfoPackage you are trying to activate does not exist in the D version (the Delta version) of the DataSource. This typically occurs in the context of data extraction processes in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with InfoPackages.
  
  Cause:
  
  InfoPackage Not Created: The InfoPackage may not have been created for the Delta version of the DataSource.
  Incorrect Version: The InfoPackage might be referencing an incorrect or outdated version of the DataSource.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoPackage was transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  Deletion: The InfoPackage may have been deleted or not properly activated in the D version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoPackage: Verify that the InfoPackage exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the InfoPackage maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and checking the list of InfoPackages for the relevant DataSource.
  Create/Activate InfoPackage: If the InfoPackage does not exist, create