How To Fix RSM208 - InfoSource is unknown

RSM208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 208

• Message text: InfoSource is unknown

What causes this issue?

The requested InfoSource &V1& is unknown. It is possible that only
object type &V2& is incorrect.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM208 - InfoSource is unknown ?

  The SAP error message RSM208, which states "InfoSource is unknown," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when the system cannot find the specified InfoSource in the data flow or during data extraction processes. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent InfoSource: The InfoSource you are trying to use may not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the InfoSource name or because it has not been created yet.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoSource was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoSource.
  DataSource Configuration: The DataSource that is supposed to feed data into the InfoSource may not be correctly configured or activated.
  InfoSource Deletion: The InfoSource may have been deleted or deactivated in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check InfoSource Existence:
  
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