How To Fix RS_SMA231 - No Data Source added

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_SMA -

• Message number: 231

• Message text: No Data Source added

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_SMA231 - No Data Source added ?

  The SAP error message RS_SMA231 "No Data Source added" typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when you are trying to execute a query or a report, and the system cannot find any data sources associated with the query. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Missing Data Source: The query or report you are trying to run does not have any data sources assigned to it.
  Data Source Deactivation: The data source that the query relies on may be deactivated or not available.
  Incorrect Query Design: The query might have been designed incorrectly, leading to no data sources being linked.
  Transport Issues: If the query was transported from one system to another, the data source might not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data source.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Query Design:
  
  Open the query in the Query Designer and verify that the data source is correctly assigned.
  Ensure that the InfoProvider (e.g., InfoCube, DSO) is linked to the query.
  
  
  
  Activate Data Source:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1) and check if the data source is active.
  If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Reassign Data Source:
  
  If the data source is missing, you may need to reassign it in the Query Designer.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the query was transported, ensure that the transport request included all necessary objects, including the data source.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data source. Check roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Check for Data:
  
  Ensure that there is data available in the data source. If the data source is empty, the query will not return any results.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSRT: Query Monitor
  RSRV: Query Validation
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for BW queries and data sources for more detailed guidance.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation.