How To Fix KR416 - Selection of data source not initialized

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KR - Archiving Reports and Utilities

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Selection of data source not initialized

What causes this issue?

You have called the data source selection. A program error occured with
the result that the data source selection was not intialized correctly.

System Response

You can select the data source. However, this could lead to unexpected
results. For example, the system could ignore the data source
selection.

How to fix this error?

Consult your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

If this error occurs in an SAP program, contact the SAP hotline.
If the error occurs in a user-defined program, call the function module
KARL_DATA_INPUT_INIT in the call up point INITIALIZATION (for reports)
or before the PB0 of the screen from which the data source can be
selected and see to the parameter for data source selection. For more
information, see the documentation to the function module
KARL_DATA_INPUT_INIT.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KR416 - Selection of data source not initialized ?

  The SAP error message KR416, which states "Selection of data source not initialized," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with data sources for reporting or data extraction. This error indicates that the system is unable to find or access the necessary data source for the operation you are trying to perform.
  Causes:
  
  Data Source Not Defined: The data source you are trying to access may not be defined in the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data source.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the controlling area or the data source settings.
  Missing Initialization: The data source may not have been initialized properly, meaning that the necessary setup steps have not been completed.
  Transport Issues: If the data source was recently transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Source Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (transaction codes like SPRO for configuration) and ensure that the data source is defined and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data source. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Initialize Data Source:
  
  If the data source needs to be initialized, follow the necessary steps to do so. This may involve running specific initialization programs or transactions.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the data source was recently transported, verify that all necessary objects and configurations were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific data source you are working with. There may be specific steps or prerequisites that need to be followed.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If you have access to debugging tools, you can analyze the program or report that is generating the error to identify where the initialization is failing.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the KR416 error. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  Community Forums: SAP Community and other forums can be helpful for finding similar issues faced by other users and their solutions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), and SE37 (Function Module) for further investigation.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP expert for further assistance.