How To Fix RSM405 - InfoSource & & not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 405

• Message text: InfoSource & & not maintained

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM405 - InfoSource & & not maintained ?

  The SAP error message RSM405 ("InfoSource & & not maintained") typically occurs when you are trying to use an InfoSource in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system that has not been properly configured or maintained. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary settings or data for the specified InfoSource.
  Cause:
  
  InfoSource Not Created: The InfoSource you are trying to use has not been created in the system.
  InfoSource Not Activated: The InfoSource exists but has not been activated.
  Missing DataSource: The DataSource associated with the InfoSource may not be maintained or activated.
  Incorrect InfoSource Name: There may be a typo or incorrect name used when referencing the InfoSource.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoSource was transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoSource Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and navigate to the InfoSource maintenance transaction (usually RSA1).
  Verify that the InfoSource exists and is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Activate the InfoSource:
  
  If the InfoSource is not activated, activate it in the InfoSource maintenance area.
  
  
  
  Check DataSource:
  
  Ensure that the DataSource linked to the InfoSource is also maintained and activated.
  Go to the DataSource maintenance (transaction RSA1) and check the status of the DataSource.
  
  
  
  Correct Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the InfoSource you are using in your query or data flow to ensure it is correct.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the InfoSource was transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Recreate InfoSource:
  
  If the InfoSource is missing or corrupted, you may need to recreate it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSO1: InfoSource Maintenance
  RSO2: DataSource Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on InfoSource and DataSource maintenance.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community or other forums for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSM405 error and ensure that your InfoSource is properly maintained in the SAP BW system.