How To Fix RSM371 - This InfoSource does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 371

• Message text: This InfoSource does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM371 - This InfoSource does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSM371, which states "This InfoSource does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to access or work with an InfoSource that has not been defined or is not available in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent InfoSource: The InfoSource you are trying to use has not been created or does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect InfoSource Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the InfoSource you are trying to access.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoSource was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the InfoSource.
  DataSource Deactivation: The DataSource associated with the InfoSource may be deactivated or not 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 you are using the correct name for the InfoSource. Check for any typos or discrepancies in the naming conventions.
  
  
  
  Recreate the InfoSource:
  
  If the InfoSource does not exist, you may need to create it again. This can be done in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the InfoSource was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoSource. You may need to contact your SAP security team to ensure you have the right permissions.
  
  
  
  DataSource Activation:
  
  If the DataSource is deactivated, reactivate it. You can do this in the DataSource maintenance area.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSO2: DataSource Maintenance
  RSMO: Monitor Data Transfer
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to InfoSources and DataSources.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSM371 error and implement a solution to resolve it.