How To Fix RSAOLTP023 - Obsolete DataSource &1 from source system &2 was not deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAOLTP - Notifications in OLTP Source Environment

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Obsolete DataSource &1 from source system &2 was not deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAOLTP023 - Obsolete DataSource &1 from source system &2 was not deleted ?

  The SAP error message RSAOLTP023 indicates that there is an obsolete DataSource in the source system that has not been deleted. This message typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when dealing with DataSources that are no longer in use or have been replaced by newer versions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Obsolete DataSource: The DataSource in question has been marked as obsolete, which means it is no longer needed or has been replaced by a newer version.
  DataSource Not Deleted: Despite being marked as obsolete, the DataSource has not been physically deleted from the source system, leading to this error message.
  DataSource Dependencies: There may be existing dependencies or configurations that prevent the deletion of the DataSource.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAOLTP023 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check DataSource Status:
  
  Go to the source system and check the status of the DataSource in transaction RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) or RSD1 (DataSource maintenance).
  Verify if the DataSource is indeed