How To Fix RSAR540 - No ODP Context Information for source system &1 available in BW

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 540

• Message text: No ODP Context Information for source system &1 available in BW

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR540 - No ODP Context Information for source system &1 available in BW ?

  The SAP error message RSAR540 "No ODP Context Information for source system &1 available" typically occurs in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the Operational Data Provisioning (ODP) context for a specific source system. This error indicates that the BW system is unable to find the necessary context information to extract data from the specified source system.
  Causes:
  
  Missing ODP Context: The ODP context for the source system has not been created or is not properly configured in the BW system.
  Source System Configuration: The source system may not be correctly set up in the BW system, leading to a lack of context information.
  Transport Issues: If the ODP context 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 ODP context information.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues with the BW system or the source system that prevent the context from being recognized.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check ODP Context Configuration:
  
  Go to the transaction code ODP in the BW system and check if the ODP context for the source system is available and correctly configured.
  If it is missing, you may need to create it manually or reconfigure the source system.
  
  
  
  Reconfigure Source System:
  
  Ensure that the source system is correctly configured in the BW system. You can do this by going to the transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and checking the source system settings.
  
  
  
  Transport ODP Context:
  
  If the ODP context was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs for any errors. You may need to re-transport the ODP context or manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the ODP context. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the BW system.
  
  
  
  System Logs and Traces:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction code SM21) and traces (transaction code ST22 for dumps) for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message. There may be patches or updates that resolve known issues related to ODP contexts.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ODP (Operational Data Provisioning): A framework in SAP that allows for the extraction of data from various sources in a more efficient manner.
  Source System: The system from which data is extracted into the BW system. This could be an SAP ERP system, a non-SAP system, or any other data source.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1, ODP, SM21, and ST22 for troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSAR540 error message in SAP BW.