How To Fix RD024 - DataSource &1 already exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RD - CO-PA Connection to SAP BW

• Message number: 024

• Message text: DataSource &1 already exists

What causes this issue?

Only one DataSource is allowed per operating concern for combined
profitability analysis.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can use transaction <DS:TRAN.KEBC>Set Operating Concern</>
to change the type of profitability analysis or the operating concern
or to delete the existing DataSource.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RD024 - DataSource &1 already exists ?

  The SAP error message RD024, which states "DataSource &1 already exists," typically occurs when you attempt to create a DataSource in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) that has the same name as an existing DataSource. This can happen during the process of data modeling or when trying to replicate DataSources from a source system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate DataSource Name: The most common cause is that a DataSource with the same name already exists in the system.
  Replication Issues: If you are replicating DataSources from a source system, it may be that the DataSource has already been replicated.
  Transport Issues: If you are transporting objects between systems, the DataSource may already exist in the target system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing DataSources: 
  
  Go to the DataSource maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1 or RSO2) and check if the DataSource with the specified name already exists.
  If it does exist, you can either use the existing DataSource or delete it if it is no longer