How To Fix RSM591 - There are currently no InfoPackages; create an InfoPackage first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 591

• Message text: There are currently no InfoPackages; create an InfoPackage first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM591 - There are currently no InfoPackages; create an InfoPackage first ?

  The SAP error message RSM591, which states "There are currently no InfoPackages; create an InfoPackage first," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to load data into an InfoProvider (like a DataStore Object or InfoCube) but there are no InfoPackages defined for the data source.
  Cause:
  
  No InfoPackages Created: The primary reason for this error is that there are no InfoPackages created for the data source you are trying to load data from. An InfoPackage is necessary to define how data is extracted from the source system and loaded into the BW system.
  Incorrect Data Source: You might be trying to load data from a data source that does not have an associated InfoPackage.
  Data Source Configuration Issues: The data source may not be properly configured or activated in the BW system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to create an InfoPackage for the relevant data source. Here are the steps to do that:
  
  
  Access the InfoPackage Creation Screen:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system.
  Navigate to the Data Warehousing Workbench (Transaction Code: RSA1).
  In the left navigation pane, expand the "Modeling" section and then the "Data Sources" section.
  
  
  
  Select the Data Source:
  
  Find the data source for which you want to create an InfoPackage.
  Right-click on the data source and select "Create InfoPackage."
  
  
  
  Define the InfoPackage:
  
  Fill in the required fields such as the InfoProvider, data selection criteria, and scheduling options.
  Specify the extraction method (e.g., full load or delta load).
  Save the InfoPackage.
  
  
  
  Execute the InfoPackage:
  
  After creating the InfoPackage, you can execute it to load data into the InfoProvider.
  You can do this by right-clicking on the InfoPackage and selecting "Execute."
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  After execution, monitor the process for any errors or warnings. You can check the process chain or the monitor for any issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  InfoPackage: An InfoPackage is a key component in SAP BW that defines how data is extracted from a source system and loaded into the BW system. It includes settings for data selection, scheduling, and data transfer.
  Data Source: A data source is a structure that defines the source of data for extraction. It can be a table, view, or a logical data source in SAP.
  Monitoring: Use transaction codes like RSA1, RSMO, or RSPC to monitor the data loading process and check for any issues.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on creating and managing InfoPackages and data sources.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSM591 error and successfully load data into your BW system.