How To Fix CLBW_META010 - DataSource &1 does not exist in source system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CLBW_META - For Generating Metadata

• Message number: 010

• Message text: DataSource &1 does not exist in source system &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CLBW_META010 - DataSource &1 does not exist in source system &2 ?

  The SAP error message CLBW_META010 indicates that a specific DataSource (identified by &1) does not exist in the source system (identified by &2). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to extract data from a source system, such as SAP ERP or other data sources.
  Cause:
  
  DataSource Not Created: The DataSource you are trying to access has not been created in the source system.
  Incorrect DataSource Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the DataSource name you are trying to use.
  Source System Configuration: The source system may not be properly configured or connected to the BW system.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the DataSource in the source system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DataSource Existence:
  
  Go to the source system (e.g., SAP ERP) and check if the DataSource exists. You can do this by navigating to the DataSource maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1 in the source system).
  
  
  
  Create DataSource:
  
  If the DataSource does not exist, you will need to create it. This can be done using transaction RSA1 in the source system or by using the appropriate DataSource creation tools.
  
  
  
  Verify Naming:
  
  Ensure that the DataSource name is correctly specified in the BW system. Check for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Check Source System Connection:
  
  Ensure that the source system is properly connected to the BW system. You can check this in the BW system under the "Source Systems" section in RSA1.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the DataSource was transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You can do this in the DataSource maintenance area.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the DataSource in the source system. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the source system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench in BW.
  RSC1: Create DataSource.
  RSC2: Change DataSource.
  RSC3: Display DataSource.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on creating and managing DataSources.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to DataSources and this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the necessary solution to resolve it.