How To Fix ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN016 - DataSource &1 from system &2 not available/active in the source system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN - Messeges for BI content generation

• Message number: 016

• Message text: DataSource &1 from system &2 not available/active in the source system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN016 - DataSource &1 from system &2 not available/active in the source system ?

  The SAP error message ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN016 indicates that a specific DataSource is not available or active in the source system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Information Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects when trying to access or replicate data from a DataSource that is either not activated or does not exist in the source system.
  Cause:
  
  DataSource Not Activated: The DataSource may not be activated in the source system. This can happen if the DataSource was newly created or modified and not yet activated.
  Incorrect DataSource Name: The DataSource name specified in the request may be incorrect or misspelled.
  Source System Connectivity Issues: There may be connectivity issues between the SAP system where the error is occurring and the source system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the DataSource in the source system.
  DataSource Deleted: The DataSource may have been deleted or is no longer available in the source system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the DataSource:
  
  Go to the source system (e.g., SAP ERP or SAP S/4HANA).
  Navigate to the DataSource in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Check if the DataSource is active. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify DataSource Name:
  
  Double-check the DataSource name in the error message to ensure it is correct.
  Ensure that the DataSource exists in the source system.
  
  
  
  Check Connectivity:
  
  Test the connection to the source system from the SAP BW system using transaction SM59 (RFC destinations).
  Ensure that the source system is up and running.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the DataSource in the source system.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion:
  
  Confirm that the DataSource has not been deleted or is not in a state that prevents access.
  
  
  
  Recreate the DataSource:
  
  If the DataSource is missing or has been deleted, you may need to recreate it in the source system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  RSC1: Create DataSource
  RSC2: Change DataSource
  RSC3: Display DataSource
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on DataSources and their management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN016 error message.