How To Fix RSAR850 - Transaction data InfoSource & imported without source system reference

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAR - Data Transfer and Metadata Maintenance

• Message number: 850

• Message text: Transaction data InfoSource & imported without source system reference

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAR850 - Transaction data InfoSource & imported without source system reference ?

  The SAP error message RSAR850 indicates that transaction data for an InfoSource has been imported without a source system reference. This typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when data is being loaded from a source system, and the system is unable to identify the source of the data.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Source System Reference: The most common cause of this error is that the source system reference is not defined or is missing in the InfoSource or the data transfer process.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the InfoSource or the data source in the source system.
  Data Transfer Process Issues: The data transfer process (DTP) may not be correctly set up to handle the data from the source system.
  Data Source Not Activated: The data source from which the data is being pulled may not be activated in the BW system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Source System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the source system is correctly defined in the BW system.
  Verify that the InfoSource is correctly linked to the source system.
  
  
  
  Review InfoSource Settings:
  
  Go to the InfoSource in the SAP BW system and check if the source system reference is correctly set.
  Make sure that the InfoSource is properly configured to receive data from the intended source system.
  
  
  
  Data Transfer Process (DTP) Configuration:
  
  Check the DTP settings to ensure that it is correctly configured to pull data from the source system.
  Make sure that the DTP is active and properly set up to handle the data transfer.
  
  
  
  Activate Data Source:
  
  If the data source is not activated, go to the source system and activate the data source.
  After activation, try to reload the data into the BW system.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Load Errors:
  
  Review the data load logs for any additional errors or warnings that may provide more context on the issue.
  Address any other errors that may be present in the logs.
  
  
  
  Re-run the Data Load:
  
  After making the necessary corrections, re-run the data load process to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to check InfoSources and DTPs.
  Logs and Monitoring: Use transaction codes like RSMO (Monitor Data Transfer) to monitor the data load process and check for errors.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring InfoSources and data transfer processes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further investigation, as they may have access to additional tools and logs that can help diagnose the problem.