How To Fix RS_B4HPREP064 - Source system type &1 is not supported (system &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_B4HPREP - B4H Transfer Preparation Messages

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Source system type &1 is not supported (system &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_B4HPREP064 - Source system type &1 is not supported (system &2) ?

  The SAP error message RS_B4HPREP064 indicates that the source system type specified is not supported for the system in question. This error typically arises in the context of data extraction or data transfer processes, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA.
  Cause:
  
  Unsupported Source System Type: The source system type (e.g., SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA, etc.) is not recognized or supported by the target system (e.g., SAP BW or SAP HANA).
  Configuration Issues: There may be a misconfiguration in the source system settings or the data source settings in the BW system.
  Version Compatibility: The version of the source system may not be compatible with the version of the target system.
  Missing or Incorrect Data Source: The data source may not be properly defined or activated in the BW system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Source System Configuration:
  
  Verify that the source system is correctly configured in the SAP BW system. Ensure that the source system type is supported.
  Go to the transaction RSA1 in the BW system, navigate to the "Source Systems" section, and check the configuration.
  
  
  
  Review Data Source Settings:
  
  Ensure that the data source you are trying to use is correctly defined and activated. Check the settings in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Compatibility Check:
  
  Confirm that the versions of the source and target systems are compatible. You may need to consult SAP documentation or support for specific version compatibility.
  
  
  
  Update or Patch:
  
  If the source system type is indeed supported but still causing issues, check for any available updates or patches for your SAP systems that may resolve compatibility issues.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on supported source system types.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSC1: Create DataSource
  RSC2: Change DataSource
  RSC3: Display DataSource
  
  
  
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation related to data extraction and source system configuration.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.