How To Fix R3016 - DataSource &1 has to be replicated (time stamp, see long text)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R3 - Service API messages

• Message number: 016

• Message text: DataSource &1 has to be replicated (time stamp, see long text)

What causes this issue?

DataSource &V1& does not have the same status as the source system in
the Business Information Warehouse.
The time stamp in the source system is &V3&.
The time stamp in the BW system is &V2&.

System Response

The load process has been terminated.

How to fix this error?

Copy the DataSource again and then activate the transfer rules that
belong to it. You have to activate the transfer rules in every case,
even if they are still active after the DataSource has been copied.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R3016 - DataSource &1 has to be replicated (time stamp, see long text) ?

  The SAP error message R3016 indicates that a DataSource needs to be replicated due to a timestamp issue. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when there are changes made to the DataSource in the source system, and these changes have not yet been reflected in the BW system.
  Cause:
  The error message R3016 is triggered when:
  
  The DataSource in the source system has been modified (e.g., fields added, removed, or changed).
  The timestamp of the DataSource in the BW system is outdated compared to the source system.
  The DataSource has not been replicated after changes were made in the source system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the R3016 error, you need to replicate the DataSource in the BW system. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Open the DataSource in the BW System:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and navigate to the DataSource that is causing the error.
  
  
  
  Replicate the DataSource:
  
  Use transaction code RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Navigate to the "Modeling" section and find the DataSource.
  Right-click on the DataSource and select "Replicate DataSource" or use the "Replicate" option in the menu.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors:
  
  After replication, check for any errors or warnings that may appear during the process. Ensure that the DataSource is successfully replicated.
  
  
  
  Activate the DataSource:
  
  If necessary, activate the DataSource after replication to ensure that it is ready for use.
  
  
  
  Test the DataSource:
  
  Perform a test load to ensure that the DataSource is functioning correctly and that the data is being extracted as expected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSC1: Maintain DataSource
  RSC2: Change DataSource
  RSC3: Display DataSource
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on DataSource replication and troubleshooting.
  
  
  
  Monitoring:
  
  Use transaction RSMO to monitor the data loads and check for any issues related to the DataSource.
  
  
  
  Version Control:
  
  Keep track of changes made to the DataSource in the source system to avoid future replication issues.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the R3016 error and ensure that your DataSource is up to date in the BW system.