How To Fix 88420 - Specify data source of the data collector first

88420 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 88 - REA Processing

• Message number: 420

• Message text: Specify data source of the data collector first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 88420 - Specify data source of the data collector first ?

  The SAP error message "88420 Specify data source of the data collector first" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when you are trying to create or configure a data collector without specifying the data source.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when the system expects you to define a data source for the data collector, but it has not been provided. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Missing Configuration: The data collector is not properly configured, and the data source has not been specified.
  Incorrect Setup: The setup process for the data collector was not completed, leading to missing parameters.
  User Error: The user may have overlooked the step to specify the data source while setting up the data collector.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Access the Data Collector Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction in SAP BW/BI where you can configure the data collector (e.g., RSA1