How To Fix RSM186 - InfoSource & (&) does not deliver any texts

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 186

• Message text: InfoSource & (&) does not deliver any texts

What causes this issue?

No texts are available for InfoSource & (type &) in the source system.

How to fix this error?

Check the definitions of the InfoSource, and change them manually if
necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM186 - InfoSource & (&) does not deliver any texts ?

  The SAP error message RSM186 indicates that the specified InfoSource does not deliver any texts. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to load or process data from an InfoSource that is expected to have descriptive texts but does not.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Texts: The InfoSource you are trying to use may not have any associated text data. This can happen if the InfoSource is not configured to include text data or if the text data has not been populated.
  Incorrect InfoSource: You may be using the wrong InfoSource that does not contain the required text information.
  Data Source Configuration: The data source from which the InfoSource is pulling data may not be set up correctly to include text fields.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoSource was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport that caused the text data to be omitted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoSource Configuration: Go to the InfoSource in the SAP BW system and verify its configuration. Ensure that it is set up to include text data.
  Verify Data Source: Check the underlying data source (e.g., InfoObject, DataSource) to ensure that it is correctly configured to deliver text data. You may need to adjust the settings to include text fields.
  Data Load: If the InfoSource is supposed to have texts but they are missing, you may need to reload the data from the source system to ensure that the text data is included.
  Check for Transport Issues: If the InfoSource was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate issues with the text data.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for the specific InfoSource to understand its expected behavior and configuration requirements.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoSources and their configurations.
  DataSource: Use transaction RSO2 to check the DataSource settings and ensure that text fields are included.
  InfoObject: Use transaction RSD1 to check the InfoObject definitions and ensure that they are set up correctly to deliver text data.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the InfoSource or text delivery.
  
  If the problem persists after checking these areas, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP BW expert for further assistance.