How To Fix RSAR202 - Source system & can no longer be used.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 202

• Message text: Source system & can no longer be used.

What causes this issue?

Source system &V1& is used for other connections. Therefore, it cannot
be used for the Business Information Warehouse connections or ALE
connections.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Change the name of the source system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR202 - Source system & can no longer be used. ?

  The SAP error message RSAR202 indicates that a source system is no longer usable for data extraction or data transfer. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Data Warehousing scenarios where data is being extracted from a source system (like an SAP ERP system) into the BW system.
  Causes of RSAR202 Error
  
  Source System Deactivation: The source system may have been deactivated or removed from the BW system configuration.
  Connection Issues: There may be network or connectivity issues preventing the BW system from accessing the source system.
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account used for the connection may lack the necessary authorizations to access the source system.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical problems with the source system itself, such as database issues or system downtime.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration of the source system or BW system that affect the data transfer process.
  
  Solutions to RSAR202 Error
  
  
  Check Source System Status:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and check the status of the source system in the RSA1 transaction (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Ensure that the source system is active and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Re-establish Connection:
  
  Test the connection to the source system using transaction RSCUSTV10 or RSA1.
  If the connection is not working, try to re-establish it by checking the RFC destination settings in transaction SM59.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to access the source system.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user in both the source and BW systems.
  
  
  
  Check for Technical Issues:
  
  Verify that the source system is up and running without any technical issues.
  Check system logs for any errors or warnings that might indicate problems.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure Source System:
  
  If the source system has been deactivated, you may need to reactivate it or reconfigure it in the BW system.
  Use transaction RSA1 to add or modify the source system settings.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  RSCUSTV10: Customizing for Data Transfer
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for BW and data extraction processes for more detailed guidance on configuring and troubleshooting source systems.
  
  
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions shared by other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and resolve the RSAR202 error effectively.