How To Fix RSAR034 - Source system is not selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Source system is not selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR034 - Source system is not selected ?

  The SAP error message RSAR034, which states "Source system is not selected," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the configuration of the source system from which data is being extracted. This error indicates that the system is unable to identify or access the specified source system for data extraction.
  Causes:
  
  Source System Not Defined: The source system may not be defined in the SAP BW system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the source system may be incorrect or incomplete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the source system.
  Inactive Source System: The source system may be inactive or not connected properly.
  Transport Issues: If the source system was recently transported, it may not have been set up correctly in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Source System Definition:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and check if the source system is defined correctly. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and checking the "Source Systems" section.
  Ensure that the source system is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the source system is correctly configured with the right connection parameters, such as the system ID, client, and connection type.
  Check the settings in the transaction code RSC1 (Create Source System) or RSC2 (Change Source System) to ensure everything is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  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.
  
  
  
  Activate Source System:
  
  If the source system is inactive, activate it. You can do this in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the source system was recently transported, ensure that all necessary objects and configurations were included in the transport request. You may need to reconfigure the source system in the target environment.
  
  
  
  Check Connection:
  
  Test the connection to the source system using the appropriate transaction (e.g., SM59 for RFC connections) to ensure that the connection is working properly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSC1: Create Source System
  RSC2: Change Source System
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring source systems and troubleshooting connection issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the RSAR034 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSAR034 error in your SAP BW system.