How To Fix RSAR221 - DataSource & (&) not available for source system &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 221

• Message text: DataSource & (&) not available for source system &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR221 - DataSource & (&) not available for source system & ?

  The SAP error message RSAR221 indicates that a specific DataSource is not available for the specified source system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to extract data from a source system, such as SAP ERP or other data sources.
  Cause:
  
  DataSource Not Activated: The DataSource may not be activated in the source system.
  Incorrect Source System Configuration: The source system may not be correctly configured in the BW system.
  DataSource Deleted or Inactive: The DataSource might have been deleted or is currently inactive in the source system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the DataSource.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues or inconsistencies in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DataSource Activation:
  
  Go to the source system (e.g., SAP ERP) and check if the DataSource is activated. You can do this using transaction code RSA1 in the source system.
  If it is not activated, activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Source System Configuration:
  
  In the BW system, check the configuration of the source system using transaction code RSA1 and ensure that the source system is correctly set up.
  Ensure that the DataSource is assigned to the correct source system.
  
  
  
  Check DataSource Status:
  
  In the source system, use transaction code RSA2 to check the status of the DataSource. Ensure it is not deleted or inactive.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the extraction has the necessary authorizations to access the DataSource. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check for Technical Issues:
  
  Look for any technical issues in the system logs (transaction code SM21) or check for any relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  If necessary, perform a system restart or check for any inconsistencies in the system.
  
  
  
  Recreate DataSource:
  
  If the DataSource is missing or corrupted, you may need to recreate it in the source system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench (for BW)
  RSA2: DataSource Maintenance
  SM21: System Log
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific DataSource or error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for detailed information on DataSource management and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSAR221 error message.