How To Fix RSAOLTP072 - Source system &1 information could not be determined

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAOLTP - Notifications in OLTP Source Environment

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Source system &1 information could not be determined

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAOLTP072 - Source system &1 information could not be determined ?

  The SAP error message RSAOLTP072 indicates that the system is unable to determine the information for the specified source system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to extract data from a source system, such as an SAP ERP system.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Source System Configuration: The source system may not be properly configured in the SAP BW system. This could include missing or incorrect settings in the source system's RFC (Remote Function Call) connection.
  
  
  Missing or Inactive Source System: The source system may not be active or may not exist in the BW system. This can happen if the source system was deleted or if there are issues with the connection.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the data extraction may not have the necessary authorizations to access the source system.
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues between the BW system and the source system, preventing the BW system from accessing the required data.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the source system was recently transported or changed, there may be inconsistencies that need to be resolved.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Source System Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and check the configuration of the source system in transaction RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Ensure that the source system is correctly defined and that the RFC connection is set up properly.
  
  
  
  Verify Source System Status:
  
  Ensure that the source system is active and available. You can check this in transaction SM59 (RFC Destinations) to see if the connection is working.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the source system. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Test Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing communication between the BW system and the source system. You can use tools like ping or telnet to test connectivity.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the source system was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues with the transport.
  
  
  
  Check for Updates:
  
  Ensure that both the BW and source systems are updated to the latest support packages, as there may be bug fixes related to this issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  ST22: Dump Analysis (to check for any runtime errors)
  SLG1: Application Log (to check for logs related to the error)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to data extraction and source system configuration for best practices and guidelines.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSAOLTP072 error message.