How To Fix RSAR438 - Source system & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 438

• Message text: Source system & does not exist

What causes this issue?

Source system &V1& should be converted to source system &V2& with the
help of table RSLOGSYSMAP. Source system &V2& does not however exist.

System Response

The import from &V3& was canceled. Imported data was deleted.

How to fix this error?

Correct the entry in view V_RSLOGSYSMAP (Maintain with transaction
SM30).

Procedure for System Administrators

After the correction repeat the import of the order.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR438 - Source system & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSAR438 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:
  
  Non-existent Source System: The source system you are trying to access has not been defined in the BW system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The source system might be incorrectly configured or the connection parameters might be wrong.
  Transport Issues: If the source system was recently transported or changed, it might not have been properly set up in the BW system.
  Authorization Issues: The user might not have the necessary authorizations to access the source system.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues preventing the BW system from reaching the source system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Source System Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and check the configuration of the source system in transaction RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the "Source Systems" section and verify that the source system is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Source System:
  
  If the source system does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate settings.
  If it exists but is misconfigured, update the connection parameters (like RFC destination) to ensure they are correct.
  
  
  
  Check RFC Connections:
  
  Use transaction SM59 to check the RFC connection to the source system. Test the connection to ensure it is working properly.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the data transfer has the necessary authorizations to access the source system.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the source system was recently transported, ensure that all necessary objects and configurations were included in the transport.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Verify that there are no network issues preventing the BW system from connecting to the source system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  RSCUSTV10: Customizing settings for BW
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Check the system logs (transaction SM21) and the BW extraction logs for more detailed error messages that might provide additional context.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address specific issues related to the RSAR438 error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSAR438 error in your SAP BW system.