How To Fix M2871 - The imported data source for the OIW is not available

M2871 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 871

• Message text: The imported data source for the OIW is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2871 - The imported data source for the OIW is not available ?

  The SAP error message M2871, which states "The imported data source for the OIW is not available," typically occurs in the context of the Order Information System (OIW) when the system is unable to access or find the required data source for processing.
  Causes:
  
  Data Source 
  Configuration Issues: The data source may not be properly configured or may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data source.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues such as database connectivity problems or issues with the data extraction process.
  Transport Issues: If the data source was recently transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly in the target system.
  Missing Data: The data that the OIW is trying to access may not exist or may not have been loaded into the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Source Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data