How To Fix RD201 - DataSource &1 is not a CO-PA DataSource

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 201

• Message text: DataSource &1 is not a CO-PA DataSource

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RD201 - DataSource &1 is not a CO-PA DataSource ?

  The SAP error message RD201 indicates that the DataSource you are trying to use is not recognized as a CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis) DataSource. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to extract data for CO-PA reporting or when setting up data extraction from a source system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect DataSource Type: The DataSource you are trying to use is not configured as a CO-PA DataSource in the SAP system.
  DataSource Configuration: The DataSource may not have been properly set up in the SAP system, or it may not be linked to CO-PA.
  DataSource Activation: The DataSource might not be activated or might be inactive in the system.
  Wrong Extraction Logic: The extraction logic may not be appropriate for CO-PA data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DataSource Configuration:
  
  Go to the DataSource configuration in the SAP system (transaction code RSA1).
  Verify that the DataSource is indeed a CO-PA DataSource. You can check the DataSource type and its settings.
  
  
  
  Activate the