How To Fix RSAR175 - Source system does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 175

• Message text: Source system does not exist

What causes this issue?

You have specified that you want to restore source system &V1&.This
source system is not known in BW.

System Response

The source system was not restored.

How to fix this error?

Recreate the source system.
If the source system should be known to BW, the name of source system
<(>&<)>V1<(>&<)> is perhaps incorrect. Rename the source system and try
the function again.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR175 - Source system does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSAR175, which states "Source system does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the configuration of a source system. This error indicates that the system is unable to find or recognize the specified source system from which it is supposed to extract data.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Source System Configuration: The source system may not be properly configured in the SAP BW system.
  Missing Source System: The source system may not exist in the BW system at all, possibly due to deletion or incorrect setup.
  Transport Issues: If the source system was transported from another environment (like Development to Production), it may not have been set up correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the source system.
  Network Issues: There may be connectivity issues between the BW system and the source system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Source System Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and check the configuration of the source system in transaction RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Ensure that the source system is listed under the "Source Systems" section and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Reconfigure the Source System:
  
  If the source system does not exist, you may need to create it using transaction RSA1 or RSC1 (Create Source System).
  If it exists but is misconfigured, you may need to adjust the settings.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the source system was transported, ensure that all necessary transport requests were successfully imported and that the source system is correctly set up in the target environment.
  
  
  
  Verify Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the source system. Check roles and authorizations in transaction PFCG.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Check the network connectivity between the BW system and the source system. Ensure that there are no firewall or network issues preventing communication.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue. You can check the logs in transaction SM21 or SLG1.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSC1: Create Source System
  RSC2: Change Source System
  RSC3: Display Source System
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on configuring source systems in BW.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSAR175 error in your SAP BW environment.