How To Fix RSAR538 - Original system &1 does not exist as an SAP / SAP BW system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 538

• Message text: Original system &1 does not exist as an SAP / SAP BW system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR538 - Original system &1 does not exist as an SAP / SAP BW system ?

  The SAP error message RSAR538 indicates that the original system specified in a data transfer process (DTP) or a data load request does not exist or is not recognized as a valid SAP or SAP BW system. This error typically occurs in the context of data extraction, transformation, and loading processes within SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect System Configuration: The original system might not be correctly configured in the SAP BW system. This could be due to missing entries in the system landscape or incorrect settings in the BW system.
  System Decommissioned: The original system may have been decommissioned or removed from the landscape, leading to the error when trying to access it.
  Typographical Errors: There may be a typographical error in the system name or ID specified in the DTP or data load request.
  Network Issues: Connectivity issues between the SAP BW system and the original system can also lead to this error.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the data load may not have the necessary authorizations to access the original system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check System Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction RSA1 in the SAP BW system.
  Navigate to the "Source Systems" section and verify that the original system is listed and correctly configured.
  If the system is missing, you may need to add it as a source system.
  
  
  
  Verify System Status:
  
  Ensure that the original system is active and operational. If it has been decommissioned, you will need to update your DTP or data load request to point to a valid system.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Double-check the system name or ID in the DTP or data load request for any typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing the SAP BW system from connecting to the original system. You can test connectivity using tools like ping or telnet.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the data load has the necessary authorizations to access the original system. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in both the SAP BW and the original system.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSC1: Source System Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP BW documentation for details on configuring source systems and data transfer processes.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSAR538 error message in your SAP BW environment.