How To Fix RSAR009 - BW &1 inactive in source system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 009

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

What causes this issue?

BW &V1& is marked as inactive in source system &V2&.

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 Data Warehousing
Workbench - Modeling. 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 RSAR009 - BW &1 inactive in source system &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSAR009 indicates that a DataSource in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) is inactive in the source system. This typically occurs when the DataSource has not been activated or there is a configuration issue in the source system.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive DataSource: The DataSource in the source system (like SAP ERP) is not activated.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was transported from one system to another, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Configuration Changes: Changes made to the DataSource configuration may not have been properly activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the DataSource.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the DataSource:
  
  Go to the source system (e.g., SAP ERP).
  Navigate to the DataSource in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Find the DataSource that is reported as inactive and activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the DataSource was transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that the DataSource is activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Check the configuration settings of the DataSource to ensure that all necessary settings are correct and that the DataSource is properly defined.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and activate the DataSource. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the source system.
  
  
  
  Recheck the Connection:
  
  Ensure that the connection between the BW system and the source system is correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench in BW.
  RSC1: To create or maintain DataSources.
  RSC2: To change DataSources.
  RSC3: To display DataSources.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on activating DataSources and troubleshooting connectivity issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the DataSource or the error message RSAR009.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAR009 error and ensure that the DataSource is active and functioning correctly in your SAP BW environment.