How To Fix RSM1040 - InfoPackage &1 does not exist in version &1; no comparison necessary

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 040

• Message text: InfoPackage &1 does not exist in version &1; no comparison necessary

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM1040 - InfoPackage &1 does not exist in version &1; no comparison necessary ?

  The SAP error message RSM1040 indicates that the InfoPackage you are trying to work with does not exist in the specified version. This typically occurs in the context of data extraction processes in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to load data from a source system into the BW system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent InfoPackage: The specified InfoPackage ID does not exist in the BW system.
  Version Mismatch: The version of the InfoPackage you are trying to access is not available or has not been created.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoPackage was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Deletion: The InfoPackage may have been deleted or is in a state that makes it unavailable for processing.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check InfoPackage Existence:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and navigate to the InfoPackage maintenance transaction (usually RSA1 or RSPC).
  Verify that the InfoPackage with the specified ID exists and is active.
  
  
  
  Check Version:
  
  Ensure that you are referencing the correct version of the InfoPackage. You can check the version in the InfoPackage settings.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Activate:
  
  If the InfoPackage does not exist, you may need to recreate it.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the InfoPackage was transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported.
  If there were issues during transport, you may need to re-transport the InfoPackage.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoPackage.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to InfoPackages and data loading for any additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSPC: Process Chain Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to InfoPackages and data loading.
  Logs: Review the application logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.