How To Fix RSAU231 - Data source & not maintained

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSAU - Update rules

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Data source & not maintained

What causes this issue?

The communication structure for this update rule was deleted.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

In the Data Warehousing Workbench, recreate the communication structure
and activate it or
Delete all update rules that exist for this communication structure.
If this problem occurs often, contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSAU231 - Data source & not maintained ?

  The SAP error message RSAU231, which states "Data source & not maintained," typically occurs when a data source in SAP is not properly configured or is missing necessary settings. This error is often encountered in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when working with data extraction from SAP ERP systems.
  Cause:
  
  Data Source Not Activated: The data source may not be activated in the SAP system.
  Missing Configuration: The data source might not have been configured correctly in the source system or in the BW system.
  Transport Issues: If the data source was transported from another system, it may not have been fully configured in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data source.
  Data Source Deletion: The data source may have been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Data Source Activation:
  
  Go to transaction code RSA1 in the BW system.
  Navigate to the "Data Sources" section and check if the data source is activated. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Configure Data Source:
  
  Ensure that the data source is properly configured. This includes checking the extraction settings and ensuring that the necessary fields are mapped correctly.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the data source was transported, verify that all necessary objects and configurations were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data source. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Recreate Data Source:
  
  If the data source is missing or has been deleted, you may need to recreate it. This can be done using transaction code RSA1 and following the steps to create a new data source.
  
  
  
  Check for Notes and Patches:
  
  Sometimes, SAP releases notes or patches that address specific issues with data sources. Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes related to your data source.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  RSMO: Monitor Data Load
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to your data source.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for data source configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSAU231 error and ensure that your data source is properly maintained and configured.