How To Fix RSAN_MDL041 - Assign a source

RSAN_MDL041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAN_MDL - Messages on Analysis Object Model

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Assign a source

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAN_MDL041 - Assign a source ?

  The SAP error message RSAN_MDL041, which states "Assign a source," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to create or modify a data model, and the system requires a source to be assigned to the model but none has been provided.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Missing Source Assignment: The data model you are working on does not have a source assigned. This could be a data source, InfoProvider, or any other relevant source that the model needs to pull data from.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration of the data model may not be complete, leading to the absence of a source assignment.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues or bugs in the system that prevent the source from being recognized or assigned.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAN_MDL041 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Data Model Configuration:
  
  Go to the data model in