How To Fix RSAR271 - Source system & does not exist or cannnot be used

RSAR271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Source system & does not exist or cannnot be used

What causes this issue?

Source system &V1&
is not available
ist not described
does not have a port description

How to fix this error?

Check whether the source system in the Business Information Warehouse
is completely defined.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR271 - Source system & does not exist or cannnot be used ?

  The SAP error message RSAR271 indicates that a source system specified in your SAP system cannot be found or is not usable. 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.
  Causes of RSAR271 Error
  
  
  Incorrect Source System Configuration: The source system may not be properly configured in the SAP BW system. This could be due to missing or incorrect settings in the source system definition.
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity issues preventing the SAP BW system from reaching the source system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account used to connect to the source system may not have the necessary authorizations to access it.
  
  
  Source System Not Active: The source system may not be active or may have been deactivated in the SAP BW system.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be technical