How To Fix RODPS017 - DataSource &1 not released (table RODPS_OS_EXPOSE)

RODPS017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RODPS - Operation Data Provider

• Message number: 017

• Message text: DataSource &1 not released (table RODPS_OS_EXPOSE)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RODPS017 - DataSource &1 not released (table RODPS_OS_EXPOSE) ?

  The SAP error message RODPS017 indicates that a specific DataSource (identified by &1) has not been released in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when trying to use a DataSource that has not been properly activated or released for use in data extraction.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the DataSource has not been released in the system. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  The DataSource was created but not activated.
  The DataSource was modified and needs to be re-released.
  There may be a configuration issue or a missing step in the DataSource setup process.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RODPS017 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check DataSource Status:
  
  Go to the DataSource in the SAP GUI (transaction code RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the "DataSources" section and locate the DataSource in question.
  
  
  
  Activate the DataSource:
  
  If the DataSource is not activated, right-click on it and select "Activate"