How To Fix RSAOLTP346 - DataSource &1 from source system &2 could not be activated

RSAOLTP346 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAOLTP - Notifications in OLTP Source Environment

• Message number: 346

• Message text: DataSource &1 from source system &2 could not be activated

What causes this issue?

BW has attempted to activate the DataSource remotely from Business
Content. This was not successful.
Automatic activation is only available as of Plug-In 2000(-A). In
addition, the DataSource must exist in the source system of the D-
version, and the RFC connection to the source systsm must be correctly
maintained.

System Response

The DataSource could not be activated from Business Content.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the above conditions are fulfilled. If you are unable to do
this, call up the <LS>Customizing of Extractors</> from the
Administrator Workbench- Modelling for a Source System. You then reach
the source system IMG, where you can activate the DataSource manually.

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RSAOLTP346 - Details

• The SAP error message RSAOLTP346 indicates that a DataSource could not be activated in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA. This error typically arises when there are issues with the DataSource configuration or the connection to the source system.
  Causes:
  
  Connection Issues: There may be a problem with the connection between the BW system and the source system (e.g., R/3, S/4HANA).
  DataSource Configuration: The DataSource may not be properly configured or may have missing or incorrect settings.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was transported from another system, there may be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to activate the DataSource.
  Technical Settings: The technical settings of the DataSource may not be correctly defined, such as the extraction method or the data structure.
  Version Compatibility: There may be compatibility issues between the versions of the source system and the BW system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Connection: Verify that the connection