How To Fix RSAR008 - BW &1 unknown in source system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 008

• Message text: BW &1 unknown in source system &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR008 - BW &1 unknown in source system &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSAR008, which states "BW &1 unknown in source system &2," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the data source or the connection to the source system. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Source System Configuration: The source system (e.g., an SAP ERP system) may not be correctly configured in the BW system.
  Missing or Incorrect DataSource: The DataSource that you are trying to access may not exist or may not be activated in the source system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the source system or the specific DataSource.
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity issues between the BW system and the source system.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was recently transported, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Source System Configuration:
  
  Go to the BW