How To Fix AXT_GEN104 - Data source &1 is not active; activate it in transaction RSA5

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AXT_GEN - Generation framework

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Data source &1 is not active; activate it in transaction RSA5

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AXT_GEN104 - Data source &1 is not active; activate it in transaction RSA5 ?

  The SAP error message AXT_GEN104 indicates that a specific data source is not active in the system. This typically occurs when you are trying to extract data from a data source that has not been activated in the SAP system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Data Source Not Activated: The primary reason for this error is that the data source specified (denoted as &1 in the error message) has not been activated in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the data source was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration or updates to the data source may require reactivation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AXT_GEN104 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Activate the Data Source:
  
  Go to transaction code RSA5 in the SAP GUI.
  In the RSA5 screen, you will see a list of data sources. Look for the data source that corresponds to the one mentioned in the error message.
  Select the data source and click on the "Activate" button to activate it.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that any related objects or configurations that the data source depends on are also active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the data source was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that all necessary objects are in place.
  
  
  
  Recheck Data Source:
  
  After activation, you can check the data source in transaction RSA3 to see if it is now available for data extraction.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  If activation fails or if you encounter other errors, check the system logs (transaction SLG1) for more details on what might be causing the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Data Source: A data source in SAP is a structure that defines how data is extracted from a source system (like an SAP ERP system) for reporting or data warehousing purposes.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA5: Used to activate data sources.
  RSA3: Used to test data extraction from a data source.
  SLG1: Used to view application logs for troubleshooting.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on data sources and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AXT_GEN104 error and successfully activate the required data source.