How To Fix RSAR448 - DataSource &1 for source system &2 is not available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 448

• Message text: DataSource &1 for source system &2 is not available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR448 - DataSource &1 for source system &2 is not available ?

  The SAP error message RSAR448 indicates that a specific DataSource is not available for the specified source system. This can occur in scenarios involving SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to extract data from a source system, such as an SAP ERP system 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 properly configured or connected to 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 such as network problems or system downtimes affecting the connection.
  
  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 the DataSource.
  
  
  
  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 defined and connected.
  Ensure that the logical system name matches the one defined in the source system.
  
  
  
  Check DataSource Status:
  
  Ensure that the DataSource has not been deleted or marked as inactive. You can check this in the DataSource maintenance area in the source system.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the data extraction has the necessary authorizations to access the DataSource. Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check for Technical Issues:
  
  Verify if there are any network issues or downtimes affecting the connection between the BW system and the source system.
  Check the system logs for any errors that might indicate connectivity issues.
  
  
  
  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 managing DataSources and InfoObjects).
  RSC1: Create DataSource.
  RSC2: Change DataSource.
  RSC3: Display DataSource.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to the specific DataSource or error message for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on DataSources and their management in BW.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSAR448 error message.