How To Fix RSAR203 - Source system & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Source system & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR203 - Source system & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSAR203 indicates that a source system specified in a data transfer process does not exist or cannot be found in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to extract data from a source system, such as an SAP ERP system or another BW system.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Source System Name: The source system name specified in the data transfer process may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Source System Not Defined: The source system may not be defined in the BW system. This can happen if the source system was never created or if it was deleted.
  Connection Issues: There may be connectivity issues between the BW system and the source system, preventing the BW system from recognizing it.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the data transfer may not have the necessary authorizations to access the source system.
  Transport Issues: If the source system was recently transported, it may not have been properly configured in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Source System Name: Check the name of the source system in the data transfer process and ensure it is spelled correctly.
  Check Source System Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and navigate to the source system configuration (Transaction code: RSA1).
  Ensure that the source system is listed and properly configured.
  
  
  Create or Reconfigure Source System: If the source system does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate configuration steps.
  Check Connectivity: Ensure that there are no network issues preventing the BW system from connecting to the source system. You can test the connection using transaction code SM59 (RFC Destinations).
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the source system. Check roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  Check Transport Requests: If the source system was recently transported, ensure that all necessary transport requests have been imported correctly and that the configuration is complete.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench (for managing source systems and data flows).
  SM59: RFC Destinations (to check and configure connections).
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring source systems and troubleshooting data transfer issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the RSAR203 error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSAR203 error message in your SAP BW environment.