How To Fix RSB4HANA217 - Source system &1 not found.

RSB4HANA217 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSB4HANA - B4HANA

• Message number: 217

• Message text: Source system &1 not found.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSB4HANA217 - Source system &1 not found. ?

  The SAP error message RSB4HANA217: Source system &1 not found typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when the system is unable to locate the specified source system. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Source System Name: The source system name specified in the data source or transformation might be incorrect or misspelled.
  Source System Not Defined: The source system has not been defined in the SAP BW system.
  Connection Issues: There may be connectivity issues between the SAP BW system and the source system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the source system.
  Transport Issues: If the source system was recently transported, it may not have been properly configured in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Source System Name:
  
  Check the name of the source system in the data source or transformation and ensure it