How To Fix RD032 - The DataSource status could not be determined

RD032 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 032

• Message text: The DataSource status could not be determined

Self-Explanatory Message

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RD032 - Details

• The SAP error message RD032, which states "The DataSource status could not be determined," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Data Services when there is an issue with the DataSource configuration or its connectivity. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  DataSource Not Activated: The DataSource may not be activated in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the DataSource.
  Technical Issues: There may be technical issues with the DataSource, such as incorrect settings or missing components.
  Connection Problems: There could be connectivity issues between the source system and the BW system.
  DataSource Deletion: The DataSource might have been deleted or is no longer available in the source system.
  Incorrect DataSource Type: The DataSource type may not be compatible with the extraction method being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Activate the DataSource: Check if the DataSource is activated in the source system.