How To Fix RSAOLTP003 - DataSource &1 does not exist in source system &2 of version &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAOLTP - Notifications in OLTP Source Environment

• Message number: 003

• Message text: DataSource &1 does not exist in source system &2 of version &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAOLTP003 - DataSource &1 does not exist in source system &2 of version &3 ?

  The SAP error message RSAOLTP003 indicates that a specific DataSource does not exist in the specified source system for the given version. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to extract data from an OLTP (Online Transaction Processing) system.
  Cause:
  
  DataSource Not Created: The DataSource you are trying to access has not been created in the source system.
  Incorrect Source System: The source system specified in the error message may not be the correct one where the DataSource is supposed to exist.
  Version Mismatch: The version specified in the error message may not match the version of the DataSource that exists in the source system.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated properly in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the DataSource in the source system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DataSource Creation:
  
  Go to the source system and check if the DataSource exists. You can do this by navigating to the DataSource maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1 in BW).
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or ensure it is properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Source System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the source system is correctly configured in the BW system. Check the settings in transaction RSA1 under the "Source Systems" section.
  Make sure that the connection to the source system is active and functioning.
  
  
  
  Check Version:
  
  Verify that you are using the correct version of the DataSource. If there are multiple versions, ensure you are referencing the correct one.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the DataSource was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You can do this in the DataSource maintenance area.
  Check for any transport errors that may have occurred during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the DataSource in the source system. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in both the BW and source systems.
  
  
  
  Recreate DataSource:
  
  If the DataSource is missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it in the source system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench in BW.
  RSC1: Create DataSource.
  RSC2: Change DataSource.
  RSC3: Display DataSource.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on creating and managing DataSources.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to DataSources and the error message RSAOLTP003.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement the appropriate solution.