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