How To Fix EPM038 - Source system type &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPM - Messages for Plant Manager Role

• Message number: 038

• Message text: Source system type &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPM038 - Source system type &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message EPM038 indicates that the source system type specified in your configuration does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) or SAP BusinessObjects when trying to connect to a data source that has not been properly defined or registered in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Source System Type: The source system type specified in your configuration does not match any of the defined source system types in the SAP system.
  Missing Configuration: The source system type may not have been configured or registered in the SAP system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the source system type name in your configuration.
  Transport Issues: If the source system type was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Source System Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration area in SAP (e.g., transaction code RSA1 for Data Warehousing or the BPC configuration area).
  Verify that the source system type you are trying to use is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Register the Source System Type:
  
  If the source system type does not exist, you may need to create it. This can typically be done in the relevant configuration area by defining a new source system type.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the configuration settings for any typos or incorrect entries in the source system type name.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the source system type was recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that the source system type is activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on how to configure source systems in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and configure source systems in SAP.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the EPM038 error.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  System Logs: Review system logs for additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EPM038 error and implement a solution to resolve it.