How To Fix RSBBS605 - Select a source system or "Any Source Systems"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Select a source system or "Any Source Systems"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBBS605 - Select a source system or "Any Source Systems" ?

  The SAP error message RSBBS605 typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) when you are trying to create or modify a data source or a query and have not specified a source system. The error message indicates that you need to select a source system or choose the option for "Any Source Systems."
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the absence of a defined source system in the context of the operation you are trying to perform. This can happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Data Source Configuration: When configuring a data source, if you do not specify a source system, the system cannot determine where to pull the data from.
  Query Design: When designing a query, if the source system is not selected, the query cannot be executed as it does not know which data to retrieve.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Select a Source System:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or screen where the error occurred.
  Look for a dropdown or selection field for source systems.
  Choose a specific source system from the list or select "Any Source Systems" if applicable.
  
  
  
  Check Data Source Settings:
  
  If you are working with a data source, navigate to the data source settings.
  Ensure that a valid source system is assigned to the data source.
  
  
  
  Review Query Settings:
  
  If the error occurs while creating or executing a query, check the query properties.
  Make sure that the source system is correctly defined in the query settings.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the source systems. Lack of authorization can sometimes lead to issues in selecting source systems.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the source systems available or how to configure them, refer to the SAP BW documentation or consult with your SAP BW administrator.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) for data source management and RSRT (Query Monitor) for query execution.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional troubleshooting steps or patches.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP Community forums or other user groups where similar issues may have been discussed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSBBS605 error and successfully select a source system for your operations in SAP BW.