How To Fix R8404 - DataSource &1 does not exist in version &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 404

• Message text: DataSource &1 does not exist in version &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R8404 - DataSource &1 does not exist in version &2 ?

  The SAP error message R8404 indicates that a specific DataSource does not exist in the specified version. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Data Services when trying to extract data from a source system.
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent DataSource: The DataSource you are trying to access has not been created or activated in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Version: The version specified in the error message does not match any existing version of the DataSource.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the DataSource.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration issues in the source system or the BW system that prevent the DataSource from being recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DataSource Existence:
  
  Go to the DataSource maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1 for BW) and verify if the DataSource exists in the specified version.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create or activate it.
  
  
  
  Activate DataSource:
  
  If the DataSource exists but is not activated, activate it using the appropriate transaction (e.g., RSA5 for replication or RSA6 for activation).
  
  
  
  Verify Version:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct version of the DataSource. You can check the version in the DataSource maintenance area.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the DataSource was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that it was successfully imported and activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the DataSource. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific DataSource for any additional configuration or setup steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSA5: Replicate DataSource
  RSA6: Activate DataSource
  RSO2: Maintain DataSource
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address known issues or provide additional guidance related to the specific DataSource.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs and traces for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the R8404 error and implement the appropriate solution.