How To Fix RSMPC170 - Variant & of type & and ODS &: No generated InfoPackges can be created

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSMPC - Messages for Process Chains of Generic Processes

• Message number: 170

• Message text: Variant & of type & and ODS &: No generated InfoPackges can be created

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSMPC170 - Variant & of type & and ODS &: No generated InfoPackges can be created ?

  The SAP error message RSMPC170 indicates that there is an issue with the generation of InfoPackages for a specific variant and type related to an Operational Data Store (ODS). This error typically arises in the context of data extraction processes in SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  Incorrect or Missing Configuration: The InfoSource or ODS may not be properly configured, leading to issues in generating InfoPackages.
  Data Source Issues: The data source might not be active or properly set up, which can prevent the generation of InfoPackages.
  Variant Issues: The specified variant may not exist or may not be correctly defined for the data extraction process.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to create InfoPackages.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the BW system or the underlying database.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSMPC170 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the ODS and InfoSource are correctly configured.
  Ensure that the data source is active and properly set up in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Review Variants:
  
  Check if the specified variant exists and is correctly defined.
  If necessary, create or modify the variant to ensure it meets the requirements for the InfoPackage.
  
  
  
  Check Data Source:
  
  Ensure that the data source is active and that there are no issues with the underlying data extraction logic.
  Test the data source to confirm that it can extract data as expected.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to create InfoPackages and access the relevant data sources.
  
  
  
  Technical Checks:
  
  Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context.
  Check for any system performance issues or database connectivity problems.
  
  
  
  Recreate InfoPackage:
  
  If the issue persists, consider deleting and recreating the InfoPackage to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check configurations and RSMO (Monitor Data Load) to monitor data loads.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search the SAP Support Portal for relevant notes.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP BW documentation for detailed information on InfoPackages, ODS, and data extraction processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSMPC170 error in your SAP BW environment.