How To Fix ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN018 - Source system &1 is not active (no entry available in RSBASIDOC)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN - Messeges for BI content generation

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Source system &1 is not active (no entry available in RSBASIDOC)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN018 - Source system &1 is not active (no entry available in RSBASIDOC) ?

  The SAP error message ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN018 indicates that the source system specified (denoted as &1 in the error message) is not active, meaning that there is no entry available in the RSBASIDOC table for that source system. This typically occurs in scenarios involving Business Intelligence (BI) content generation or data extraction processes.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Source System: The source system you are trying to access is not active in the SAP system. This could be due to it not being configured properly or it being deactivated.
  Missing Entry in RSBASIDOC: The RSBASIDOC table, which holds the information about the source systems, does not have an entry for the specified source system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the source system.
  Network Issues: If the source system is remote, there may be network connectivity issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Source System Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the Source Systems section and verify that the source system is listed and active.
  If it is not listed, you may need to create a new source system entry.
  
  
  
  Activate the Source System:
  
  If the source system is inactive, you can activate it by selecting the source system and choosing the appropriate option to activate it.
  
  
  
  Check RSBASIDOC Table:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 to view the RSBASIDOC table.
  Check if there is an entry for the source system in question. If not, you may need to add it manually or troubleshoot why it is missing.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the source system. Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  If the source system is remote, ensure that there are no network issues preventing access. You may need to check with your network administrator.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SM21: System Log (to check for system-related issues)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on configuring source systems and troubleshooting BI content generation issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the error message ESH_BI_CONTENT_GEN018.