How To Fix APS_CKE_PARSER020 - Data source alias &1 couldn't be found.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APS_CKE_PARSER - CDS Key user tool - AST handler messages

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Data source alias &1 couldn't be found.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APS_CKE_PARSER020 - Data source alias &1 couldn't be found. ?

  The SAP error message APS_CKE_PARSER020 indicates that a data source alias specified in your SAP system cannot be found. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA when trying to access a data source that has not been properly defined or is not available in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Data Source Alias: The specified data source alias does not exist in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The data source may not have been configured correctly, or the alias may have been misspelled.
  Transport Issues: If the data source was recently transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data source.
  System Changes: Changes in the system landscape, such as system upgrades or migrations, may have affected the availability of the data source.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Data Source Alias: Check the spelling and ensure that the data source alias exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench) and looking for the data source.
  Check Configuration: Ensure that the data source is properly configured and activated. If it is a BW data source, make sure it is set up correctly in the DataSource settings.
  Transport Check: If the data source was recently transported, verify that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data source. You may need to check roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  System Logs: Check system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  Recreate Data Source: If the data source is missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it in the system.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSO2 (DataSource Maintenance), and SLG1 (Application Log) for troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the APS_CKE_PARSER020 error and implement a solution to resolve it.