How To Fix GQ053 - No DataSource structure available for ledger table &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GQ - FI-SL: Interface to Business Information Warehouse

• Message number: 053

• Message text: No DataSource structure available for ledger table &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GQ053 - No DataSource structure available for ledger table &1 ?

  The SAP error message GQ053, which states "No DataSource structure available for ledger table &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP S/4HANA when there is an issue with the DataSource configuration for a specific ledger table. This error indicates that the system cannot find the necessary DataSource structure to extract data from the specified ledger table.
  Causes:
  
  Missing DataSource Configuration: The DataSource for the specified ledger table has not been created or activated in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Table Name: The table name specified in the error message may be incorrect or not recognized by the system.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the version of SAP BW and the version of the source system (e.g., S/4HANA).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the DataSource or the ledger table.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check DataSource Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and check if the DataSource for the specified ledger table exists.
  Use transaction code RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench and navigate to the DataSources section.
  If the DataSource does not exist, create it using the appropriate settings.
  
  
  
  Activate DataSource:
  
  If the DataSource exists but is not activated, activate it. This can be done in the DataSource maintenance screen.
  
  
  
  Verify Table Name:
  
  Ensure that the table name in the error message is correct. You can check the table name in the SAP system using transaction code SE11.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the DataSource was transported, ensure that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the DataSource and the ledger table. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction code PFCG.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for BW and S/4HANA for detailed information on DataSource configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GQ053 error and implement a solution to resolve it.