How To Fix AS_DATASOURCE011 - Selection of data source not initialized

AS_DATASOURCE011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AS_DATASOURCE - Dialog for Selecting Data Source

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Selection of data source not initialized

What causes this issue?

You tried to run data source selection and a program error occurred.
The data source selection program could not be initialized correctly.

System Response

You can still select a data source, in spite of this message. However,
unforseen situations may arise. For example, the program could ignore
the data selection command.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

If the message appears within an SAP program, inform the SAP hotline.
If the message appears within one of your own programs, call up the
function module AS_DATASOURCE_INIT and enter the corresponding
parameters for the data source selection. You should do this at the
time of INITIALIZATION (for reports) or before the PBO. For further
information see the documentation for the function module
AS_DATASOURCE_INIT.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AS_DATASOURCE011 - Selection of data source not initialized ?

  The SAP error message AS_DATASOURCE011 ("Selection of data source not initialized") typically occurs when there is an issue with the data source configuration in SAP, particularly in the context of data extraction or reporting. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when using SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when working with data sources in SAP ERP systems.
  Causes:
  
  Uninitialized Data Source: The data source you are trying to access has not been properly initialized or configured.
  Missing or Incorrect Settings: The data source may be missing required settings or parameters that are necessary for it to function correctly.
  Transport Issues: If the data source was transported from one system to another, it may not have been set up correctly in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data source.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the underlying database or