How To Fix RSAR029 - Source system &1 may not have the same name as the release

RSAR029 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Source system &1 may not have the same name as the release

What causes this issue?

If the source system has the same name as the assigned BI Content
release of the external system, errors occur when transformations are
delivered or when their content is copied.

System Response

You cannot create the source system.

How to fix this error?

Change the name of the source system or the release of the external
system.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR029 - Source system &1 may not have the same name as the release ?

  The SAP error message RSAR029 indicates that there is a naming conflict between the source system and the release version in the SAP system landscape. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to connect to a source system that has a name that does not conform to the expected naming conventions.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when the name of the source system (as defined in the SAP BW system) is the same as the release version of the SAP system. For example, if the source system is named "SAP_700" and the release version is also "700", this will trigger the error. SAP requires that the source system name and the release version be distinct to avoid confusion and ensure proper data extraction and loading processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSAR029 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Change the Source System Name:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system.
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