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1616416 - BusinessObjects Explorer error "Failed to retreive the data source details" when creating a Information Space

Symptom

When trying to create an Information Space using SAP BusinessObjects Explorer based on a universe, which currently does not contain any other universe links, getting the following error:

"Failed to retreive the data source details. The creation of the data source object tree failed."

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Environment

Sap BusinessObjects Explorer 3.2 or later.

Product

SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise XI 3.1

Keywords

Failed to retreive the data source details, merged universes, old joins, explorer, Failed to retreive the data source details. The creation of the data source object tree failed. , KBA , BI-RA-EXP , Obsolete: Polestar, Explorer , Problem

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