How To Fix RSOS_SEARCH294 - Package name is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOS_SEARCH -

• Message number: 294

• Message text: Package name is invalid

What causes this issue?

The name of the package used to deploy the generated SAP HANA views of
BW Search is not valid. The current package name is &V1&, but it should
follow the following pattern: &V2&<user defined path>.

System Response

BW Search cannot be activated.

How to fix this error?

Change the package name in transaction RSOSM in accordance with the
pattern mentioned above: &V2&<user defined path>. By default<(>,<)> the
package name is system-local.bw.bwsearch.<SAP SID>. Please note that you
only have to define the path after "system-local".

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOS_SEARCH294 - Package name is invalid ?

  The SAP error message RSOS_SEARCH294 indicates that the package name you are trying to use is invalid. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when dealing with data sources, transformations, or other objects that require a valid package name.
  Causes:
  
  Typographical Error: The package name may have been entered incorrectly, with typos or incorrect casing.
  Non-Existent Package: The package you are trying to reference does not exist in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified package.
  Package Deletion: The package may have been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the package is part of a transport request, it may not have been imported correctly.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Package Name: Double-check the package name for any typographical errors. Ensure that it is spelled correctly and matches the case used in the system.
  Check Package Existence: Use transaction SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to verify that the package exists in the system.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the package. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Check Transport Requests: If the package is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport has been successfully imported into the target system.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant SAP documentation or notes related to the specific package or error message for additional guidance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE80 (Object Navigator), SE11 (Data Dictionary), and SE37 (Function Module) to investigate further.
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any notes related to the error message RSOS_SEARCH294. There may be specific patches or updates that address this issue.
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums or SAP Community Network (SCN) for additional insights from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.