How To Fix RSBBS104 - Source system &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBBS - BW: Reports-Reports-Interface

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Source system &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBBS104 - Source system &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSBBS104 indicates that the source system specified in your data transfer or extraction process does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) when trying to set up or execute a data transfer process (DTP) or when working with InfoPackages.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Source System Configuration: The source system may not be properly configured in the SAP BW system. This could be due to a missing or incorrectly defined source system in the BW system.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the source system name when setting up the DTP or InfoPackage.
  Source System Deactivation: The source system might have been deactivated or removed from the BW system.
  Transport Issues: If the source system was recently transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Source System Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and navigate to the source system configuration (Transaction code: RSA1).
  Under the "Modeling" tab, check if the source system is listed and properly configured.
  If it is missing, you will need to create a new source system entry.
  
  
  
  Verify Source System Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the source system in your DTP or InfoPackage settings to ensure there are no typographical errors.
  
  
  
  Activate Source System:
  
  If the source system is deactivated, reactivate it. You can do this in the same configuration area where you check for the source system.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the source system was recently transported, ensure that all necessary configurations and settings were included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes from SAP regarding the specific source system you are working with, as there may be additional steps or considerations.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSO2: Maintain DataSource
  RSO1: Maintain InfoSource
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the source system configuration.
  Logs and Traces: Review logs and traces for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context for the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSBBS104 error and ensure that your source system is correctly configured for data extraction in SAP BW.