How To Fix RSM435 - InfoSource & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 435

• Message text: InfoSource & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Incorrect style in the InfoSource
No active version of the InfoSource available

How to fix this error?

Check the style of your entries
In the Data Warehousing Workbench check that the InfoSource you selected
is actively available.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM435 - InfoSource & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSM435, which states "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 the system cannot find. This can happen for several reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent InfoSource: The InfoSource you are trying to access has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the InfoSource you are trying to reference.
  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 view or access the InfoSource.
  DataSource Issues: The underlying DataSource that feeds the InfoSource may not be active or may have been deleted.
  
  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 code RSA1).
  
  
  
  Verify Naming:
  
  Ensure that the name of the InfoSource is spelled correctly in your query or program. Check for any leading or trailing spaces.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the InfoSource was recently transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported. You may need to re-import or activate it.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the InfoSource. You can check this in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  DataSource Status:
  
  Check the status of the DataSource associated with the InfoSource. Ensure that it is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Recreate InfoSource:
  
  If the InfoSource does not exist and you need it, you may need to recreate it based on the requirements.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSO1: InfoSource Maintenance
  RSO2: DataSource Maintenance
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on InfoSources and their configuration.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RSM435 error in your SAP BW environment.