How To Fix RSAR005 - Source system & is inactive

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Source system & is inactive

What causes this issue?

Source system &V1& is marked as inactive in BW.

How to fix this error?

If you have carried out an upgrade to BW 2.0, activate the source
system.
With other errors connected to this source system, choose <LS>Restore</>
the source system from the source system tree of the Warehousing
Workbench. This regenerates the source system, matches the relevant
communication parameters, and replicates the DataSources in BW.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR005 - Source system & is inactive ?

  The SAP error message RSAR005 indicates that a source system is inactive. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to access data from a source system that has not been properly configured or is currently inactive.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Source System: The source system (like an SAP ERP system) is not active or has been deactivated in the BW system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the source system in the BW system.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity problems preventing the BW system from accessing the source system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the source system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Source System Status:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and check the status of the source system in transaction RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the "Source Systems" tab and verify if the source system is marked as active.
  
  
  
  Activate the Source System:
  
  If the source system is inactive, you can activate it by selecting the source system and choosing the "Activate" option.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the source system is correctly configured. This includes checking the RFC connection settings and ensuring that the source system is reachable.
  
  
  
  Test RFC Connection:
  
  Use transaction SM59 to test the RFC connection to the source system. Ensure that the connection is working properly.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  ST22: Dump Analysis (for checking any ABAP runtime errors)
  SLG1: Application Log (for checking logs related to specific applications)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help Portal or SAP Notes for detailed documentation on configuring source systems and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the RSAR005 error.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSAR005 error message in SAP BW.