How To Fix RS_B4H_TRANSFER_APD081 - File Source System '&1' is invalid.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_B4H_TRANSFER_APD -

• Message number: 081

• Message text: File Source System '&1' is invalid.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_B4H_TRANSFER_APD081 - File Source System '&1' is invalid. ?

  The SAP error message RS_B4H_TRANSFER_APD081 File Source System '&1' is invalid typically occurs in the context of data transfer processes, particularly when dealing with data extraction or loading in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments. This error indicates that the source system specified in the process is not recognized or is incorrectly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Source System Configuration: The source system specified in the data transfer process may not be correctly set up in the SAP BW system.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typo in the source system name when configuring the data transfer.
  Source System Not Active: The source system might not be active or properly connected to the SAP BW system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the data transfer may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified source system.
  Transport Issues: If the source system was recently transported or changed, it may not have been properly activated or configured in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Source System Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and check the configuration of the source system in transaction RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Ensure that the source system is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify Source System Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the source system in the data transfer process to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Activate Source System:
  
  If the source system is inactive, activate it in the SAP BW system. This can usually be done in the same configuration area.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the data transfer has the necessary authorizations to access the source system. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Requests:
  
  If the source system was recently transported, ensure that all necessary transport requests have been imported correctly and that the source system is fully functional.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context for the issue.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure Data Transfer:
  
  If the issue persists, consider reconfiguring the data transfer process to ensure that all settings are correct.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific error message for any patches or updates that may address the issue.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for guidance on configuring source systems and data transfer processes.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the error message RS_B4H_TRANSFER_APD081.