How To Fix RSAR668 - Source system & not of type file or external system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 668

• Message text: Source system & not of type file or external system

What causes this issue?

Source system &V1& is neither a file system nor an external system.

System Response

The source system is not imported.

How to fix this error?

Create the source system in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
If follow up errors occurred during import due to the nonexisting source
system, reimport the request. Note also the correct maintenance of the
V_RSLOGSYSMAP view.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR668 - Source system & not of type file or external system ?

  The SAP error message RSAR668 indicates that there is an issue with the source system configuration in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Data Services. Specifically, it means that the source system you are trying to access is not recognized as a file or external system type, which can lead to problems when trying to extract data.
  Cause:
  
  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.
  Type Mismatch: The source system type may not match the expected type for the data extraction process. For example, if the system is expected to be a file-based source but is configured as a different type.
  Connection Issues: There may be issues with the connection to the source system, such as network problems or incorrect credentials.
  Missing Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access 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).
  Ensure that the source system is correctly defined and that its type is set to the appropriate value (e.g., file, database, etc.).
  
  
  
  Verify Source System Type:
  
  Make sure that the source system type matches the expected type for the data extraction process. If you are trying to extract from a file, ensure that the source system is configured as a file system.
  
  
  
  Test Connection:
  
  Use the connection test feature in the source system configuration to ensure that the connection to the source system is working correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the data extraction has the necessary authorizations to access the source system.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to the specific source system type you are working with for any additional configuration steps or troubleshooting tips.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSC1: Create InfoSource
  RSC2: Change InfoSource
  RSC3: Display InfoSource
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to source system configuration and data extraction.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSAR668 error message.