How To Fix RSM648 - InfoPackage &(&) deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 648

• Message text: InfoPackage &(&) deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM648 - InfoPackage &(&) deleted ?

  The SAP error message RSM648 indicates that an InfoPackage has been deleted. This message typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you attempt to execute or manage an InfoPackage that no longer exists in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Manual Deletion: The InfoPackage may have been manually deleted by a user or administrator.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoPackage was part of a transport request that was not successfully imported, it may not exist in the target system.
  System Cleanup: Automated cleanup processes or scripts may have removed the InfoPackage as part of a data management strategy.
  Development/Testing Environment: If you are working in a development or testing environment, InfoPackages may be frequently created and deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoPackage Existence: Verify if the InfoPackage still exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the InfoPackage management area in SAP BW (Transaction Code: RSA1).
  Recreate the InfoPackage: If the InfoPackage has been deleted and is needed, you may need to recreate it. This involves defining the data source, setting up the extraction settings, and scheduling the InfoPackage again.
  Review Transport Requests: If the InfoPackage was part of a transport, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported. If not, you may need to re-import the transport or manually create the InfoPackage in the target system.
  Check for System Cleanup Policies: If automated processes are deleting InfoPackages, review the policies and adjust them as necessary to prevent unintended deletions.
  Consult Logs: Check system logs or change logs to see if there is any information regarding the deletion of the InfoPackage.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage InfoPackages and data sources.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on creating and managing InfoPackages.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to view and manage InfoPackages in the SAP BW system.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to InfoPackages and their management.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW support team for further assistance.