How To Fix RSB_GUI026 - DataSource &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSB_GUI - Open Hub Destination - GUI

• Message number: 026

• Message text: DataSource &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSB_GUI026 - DataSource &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSB_GUI026 indicates that the specified DataSource (represented by &1) does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when trying to access or work with a DataSource that is either not defined or has been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent DataSource: The DataSource you are trying to access has not been created or has been deleted.
  Incorrect DataSource Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the DataSource name you are trying to use.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the DataSource.
  System Configuration: The DataSource may not be activated or properly configured in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify DataSource Existence:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1) and check if the DataSource exists in the relevant InfoSource or InfoProvider.
  Use transaction code RSA3 to test the DataSource and see if it can be accessed.
  
  
  
  Check Naming:
  
  Ensure that the DataSource name is correctly spelled and formatted. Check for any leading or trailing spaces.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Activate DataSource:
  
  If the DataSource does not exist, you may need to create it again.
  If it exists but is not activated, activate it in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Logs:
  
  If the DataSource was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the DataSource. This can be checked in transaction code SU53 after attempting to access the DataSource.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific DataSource for any additional configuration or setup steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSA3: Test DataSource
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check underlying tables)
  SU53: Authorization check
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific DataSource or error message.
  
  
  Community Forums: Consider searching or posting in SAP community forums for additional insights or similar experiences from other users.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.