How To Fix RSM415 - No source InfoObject created for characteristic &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 415

• Message text: No source InfoObject created for characteristic &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM415 - No source InfoObject created for characteristic & ?

  The SAP error message RSM415 "No source InfoObject created for characteristic &" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the InfoObjects that are being used in a data model or transformation. This error indicates that the system cannot find a corresponding source InfoObject for a characteristic that is being referenced.
  Cause:
  
  Missing InfoObject: The characteristic referenced in the error message does not have a corresponding InfoObject created in the system.
  Incorrect Mapping: There may be a mapping issue in the transformation where the characteristic is not correctly linked to an InfoObject.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoObject was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Deactivated InfoObject: The InfoObject may be deactivated or deleted, leading to this error when trying to use it in a transformation or data flow.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoObject Existence: Verify that the InfoObject for the characteristic exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the InfoObjects in the SAP BW modeling tools.
  
  Transaction Code: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench)
  Navigate to the InfoObjects section and search for the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Create Missing InfoObject: If the InfoObject does not exist, you will need to create it.
  
  Use the transaction code RSD1 to create a new InfoObject.
  
  
  
  Review Transformations: Check the transformations that are using the characteristic. Ensure that the mapping is correct and that all required InfoObjects are properly linked.
  
  Transaction Code: RSFT (Transformation Maintenance)
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: If the InfoObject was supposed to be transported from another system, check the transport requests to ensure that they were successfully imported.
  
  
  Activate InfoObject: If the InfoObject exists but is deactivated, reactivate it.
  
  Use transaction code RSD1 to find the InfoObject and activate it.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletions: If the InfoObject was deleted, you may need to restore it from a backup or recreate it.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP BW documentation for best practices on InfoObject management and transformations.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support for additional insights and troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSM415 error and ensure that your data model is functioning correctly.