How To Fix MDC_PROC_CONFIG_MSG040 - The source system of node BRCSYS is missing

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_PROC_CONFIG_MSG - Message class for process configuration

• Message number: 040

• Message text: The source system of node BRCSYS is missing

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_PROC_CONFIG_MSG040 - The source system of node BRCSYS is missing ?

  The SAP error message MDC_PROC_CONFIG_MSG040 indicates that there is a problem with the configuration of a source system in the context of a Multi-Dimensional Calculation (MDC) process. Specifically, it suggests that the source system for the node identified as "BRCSYS" is missing or not properly configured.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Source System: The source system (BRCSYS) may not be defined in the system landscape or may have been deleted or not properly set up.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the MDC process may not correctly reference the source system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that led to the source system not being included.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the source system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Source System Configuration:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., SICF, SM59, or RSCUSTV10) to verify that the source system BRCSYS is correctly defined and active.
  Ensure that the source system is properly configured in the system landscape.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure the MDC Process:
  
  If the source system is missing, you may need to reconfigure the MDC process to either point to the correct source system or create a new source system configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process.
  Ensure that all necessary objects related to the source system were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the source system. Check roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to MDC processes and source system configuration for additional guidance.
  
  
  
  SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SICF (for service configuration), SM59 (for RFC destinations), and RSCUSTV10 (for customizing settings).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to MDC and source system configuration for any known issues or patches.
  System Landscape: Understand the overall system landscape and how source systems are integrated into your SAP environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the missing source system in your MDC process.