How To Fix RS_SMA231 - No Data Source added

RS_SMA231 - Overview

• 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.
  
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