How To Fix RSM1039 - Please enter a description for the new InfoPackage

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM1 - Messages for AWB, Scheduler and Monitor (new)

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Please enter a description for the new InfoPackage

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM1039 - Please enter a description for the new InfoPackage ?

  The SAP error message RSM1039, which states "Please enter a description for the new InfoPackage," typically occurs when you are trying to create a new InfoPackage in the SAP BW (Business Warehouse) system, but you have not provided a description for it. The description is a mandatory field when creating an InfoPackage, and the system requires this information to identify the InfoPackage later.
  Cause:
  
  The primary cause of this error is that the user has not filled in the "Description" field while attempting to create a new InfoPackage. This field is essential for documentation and identification purposes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Navigate to the InfoPackage Creation Screen: Go to the transaction code for creating an InfoPackage (usually RSA1 or RSM1).
  
  
  Fill in the Description: In the InfoPackage creation screen, locate the "Description" field. Enter a meaningful description that clearly identifies the purpose of the InfoPackage.
  
  
  Complete Other Required Fields: Ensure that all other mandatory fields are filled out as required.
  
  
  Save the InfoPackage: After entering the description and completing any other necessary fields, try to save the InfoPackage again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  InfoPackage: An InfoPackage is a component in SAP BW that is used to extract data from a source system and load it into the BW system. It defines the extraction process, including the data source, selection criteria, and scheduling.
  
  
  Best Practices: When creating InfoPackages, it is a good practice to use clear and descriptive names and descriptions. This helps in managing and identifying InfoPackages later, especially in systems with many data flows.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and RSM1 (InfoPackage Maintenance) for managing InfoPackages.
  
  
  By ensuring that you provide a description and any other required information, you should be able to successfully create the InfoPackage without encountering the RSM1039 error.