How To Fix RSM803 - You are only allowed to drag InfoPackages and InfoPackage groups

RSM803 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 803

• Message text: You are only allowed to drag InfoPackages and InfoPackage groups

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM803 - You are only allowed to drag InfoPackages and InfoPackage groups ?

  The SAP error message RSM803, which states "You are only allowed to drag InfoPackages and InfoPackage groups," typically occurs in the context of the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) environment when a user attempts to perform an action that is not permitted within the Data Warehousing Workbench or the Data Transfer Process (DTP) area.
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when:
  
  Incorrect Object Type: The user is trying to drag and drop an object that is not an InfoPackage or InfoPackage group. This could be a different type of object, such as a DTP, transformation, or another BW object.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform the action on the selected object.
  System Configuration: There may be a configuration issue or a limitation in the version of SAP BW being used.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSM803 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Type: Ensure that you are only trying to drag InfoPackages or InfoPackage