How To Fix R8343 - The data element &1 of DataSource &2 does not exist

R8343 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R8 - Messages from the meta data generation

• Message number: 343

• Message text: The data element &1 of DataSource &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8343 - The data element &1 of DataSource &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message R8343 indicates that there is an issue with a DataSource in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). Specifically, it means that the data element referenced in the DataSource does not exist in the system. This can occur for several reasons, and here are the potential causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data Element: The data element specified in the error message has not been created or has been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect DataSource Configuration: The DataSource may be incorrectly configured, pointing to a non-existent or incorrect data element.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was transported from another system, the data element may not have been included in the transport request.
  Version Mismatch: There may be a version mismatch between the DataSource and the underlying data model or structure.
  Namespace Issues: The data element might exist in a different namespace or client, leading to visibility issues.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Element