How To Fix RSAR238 - IDoc type for source system & is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 238

• Message text: IDoc type for source system & is not available

What causes this issue?

An IDoc is required as the carrier for the transfer structure in data im
porting. This IDoc has not been created for source system &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Check the SAP Support Portal for relevant notes and create a new problem
message if necessary.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR238 - IDoc type for source system & is not available ?

  The SAP error message RSAR238 indicates that the IDoc type for the specified source system is not available. This error typically occurs in the context of data extraction processes, particularly when using SAP's Data Transfer Process (DTP) or when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) and SAP ERP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Missing IDoc Type: The IDoc type that is expected for the source system is not defined or not activated in the SAP system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration for the source system may be incorrect, leading to the system not being able to find the required IDoc type.
  Transport Issues: If the IDoc type was recently transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the IDoc type.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check IDoc Type: Verify that the IDoc type exists in the source system. You can do this by using transaction WE30 (IDoc Type Development) to check if the IDoc type is defined.
  Activate IDoc Type: If the IDoc type is not active, you may need to activate it. This can be done in transaction WE30 or by using transaction WE82 (IDoc Types).
  Review Source System Configuration: Ensure that the source system is correctly configured in the SAP BW system. Check the settings in transaction RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) under the source system settings.
  Check Transport Logs: If the IDoc type was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that the user executing the process has the necessary authorizations to access the IDoc type. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Recreate IDoc Type: If the IDoc type is missing and cannot be found, you may need to recreate it based on the specifications of the original IDoc type.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  WE30: IDoc Type Development
  WE82: IDoc Types
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for IDocs and data extraction processes for more detailed information on IDoc types and their configuration.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for RSAR238 in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSAR238 error message.