How To Fix RSM208 - InfoSource is unknown

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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:
  
  Go to the SAP BW modeling tools and verify if the InfoSource exists. You can do this by navigating to the InfoSources in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Ensure that the InfoSource name is spelled correctly in your data flow or extraction process.
  
  
  
  Re-Transport or Activate:
  
  If the InfoSource was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors. If necessary, re-transport the InfoSource or activate it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoSource. This can be done by checking the user roles and authorizations in transaction SU01.
  
  
  
  Review DataSource Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the DataSource feeding the InfoSource is correctly configured and activated. Check the settings in transaction RSA1 under the DataSources section.
  
  
  
  Recreate InfoSource:
  
  If the InfoSource has been deleted, you may need to recreate it. Ensure that all necessary settings and mappings are correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench, where you can manage InfoSources and DataSources.
  RSMO: Monitor the data load process.
  RSA3: Test DataSource extraction.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoSources and data modeling in BW.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the RSM208 error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSM208 error message in SAP BW.