How To Fix CRM_50546 - Data source definition is invalid and is deleted

CRM_50546 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_50 - Messages for Development Class CCMB

• Message number: 546

• Message text: Data source definition is invalid and is deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_50546 - Data source definition is invalid and is deleted ?

  The SAP error message CRM_50546 indicates that a data source definition is invalid and has been deleted. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) when there is an issue with the data source configuration, which can affect reporting and data extraction processes.
  Causes:
  
  Deleted Data Source: The data source that is being referenced has been deleted from the system.
  Invalid Configuration: The data source may have been incorrectly configured or modified, leading to its invalidation.
  Transport Issues: If the data source was transported from one system to another, it may not have been properly set up in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to access the data source can also lead to this error.
  System Upgrade or Changes: Changes in the system, such as upgrades or patches, may have affected the data source definitions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Source Definition:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing) and