How To Fix DBOSC543 - Error while checking data source; referenced source &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DBOSC -

• Message number: 543

• Message text: Error while checking data source; referenced source &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DBOSC543 - Error while checking data source; referenced source &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message DBOSC543 indicates that there is an issue with a data source that is being referenced in your SAP system. Specifically, the error message states that the referenced data source does not exist. This can occur in various contexts, such as when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when dealing with data extraction processes.
  Cause:
  The primary causes of the DBOSC543 error can include:
  
  
  Non-existent Data Source: The data source that is being referenced in your query or data extraction process does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the data source name or the data source not being created or activated.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the data source was recently transported from another system (e.g., from development to production), it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data source, leading to the perception that it does not exist.
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the data source settings or in the related InfoObjects or InfoProviders.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DBOSC543 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Verify Data Source Existence:
  
  Check if the data source 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 in the appropriate area (e.g., under InfoSources or DataSources).
  
  
  
  Check Naming and Typo:
  
  Ensure that the name of the data source is spelled correctly in your query or extraction logic. Look for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the data source was recently transported, verify that the transport was successful and that the data source is present in the target system. You may need to re-transport it if it is missing.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data source. You can check this in the user roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Activate Data Source:
  
  If the data source is missing, you may need to recreate it or activate it if it exists but is not active.
  
  
  
  Check Related Objects:
  
  Ensure that all related objects (like InfoObjects, InfoProviders, etc.) are correctly configured and exist in the system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Common transaction codes related to data sources include RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSA3 (DataSource Test), and RSO2 (DataSource Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific data source or error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on data sources and their configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the DBOSC543 error in your SAP system.