How To Fix RSAOLTP035 - Source system &: No authorization for remote activation of DataSources

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAOLTP - Notifications in OLTP Source Environment

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Source system &: No authorization for remote activation of DataSources

What causes this issue?

To install active Business Content DataSources from BW in the source
system, you need authorization in authorization object S_RO_BCTRA. You
do not have this authorization.

System Response

In the BW Servie API, the DataSource is not installed from the Business
Content in the active version.

How to fix this error?

In the source system, assign role SAP_RO_BCTRA, and repeat.
Alternatively, you can activate the DataSources in the source system.
Perform metadata replication afterwards and repeat this procedure.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAOLTP035 - Source system &: No authorization for remote activation of DataSources ?

  The SAP error message RSAOLTP035 indicates that there is a lack of authorization for the remote activation of DataSources in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically occurs when trying to activate a DataSource in a source system from the BW system, and the user does not have the necessary permissions to perform this action.
  Cause:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the activation does not have the required authorizations in the source system.
  Missing Roles: The user might not have the appropriate roles assigned that include the necessary authorizations for remote activation.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the source system or the BW system that prevent the activation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAOLTP035 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations in the source system. The user should have the following authorizations:
  
  S_RFC (RFC authorization)
  S_TCODE (Transaction code authorization)
  S_BW_AUTH (BW authorization for DataSource activation)
  
  
  You can check the authorizations using transaction SU53 after the error occurs to see what specific authorizations are missing.
  
  
  
  Assign Required Roles:
  
  If the user lacks the necessary roles, work with your SAP security team to assign the appropriate roles that include the required authorizations for remote activation.
  
  
  
  Check RFC Connections:
  
  Ensure that the RFC connection between the BW system and the source system is correctly configured and that the user has the necessary authorizations for the RFC connection.
  
  
  
  Test the Connection:
  
  Use transaction SM59 to test the RFC connection to ensure it is working correctly.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings in both the source system and the BW system to ensure that they are set up correctly for remote activation.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Look for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SU53: Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on authorizations and DataSource activation.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for discussions and solutions related to similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAOLTP035 error and successfully activate DataSources in your SAP environment.