How To Fix RSBK005 - Source &1 (type &2) is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBK - Messages for the Data Transfer Process

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Source &1 (type &2) is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBK005 - Source &1 (type &2) is not active ?

  The SAP error message RSBK005 indicates that a data source (identified by &1) of a specific type (identified by &2) is not active. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to load data from a source that is not currently active or available for data extraction.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Data Source: The data source you are trying to use is not activated in the SAP BW system.
  Transport Issues: The data source may have been transported from another system but not activated in the target system.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues or missing settings that prevent the data source from being activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access or activate the data source.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the Data Source:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Navigate to the "Data Sources" section.
  Find the data source in question (using the name provided in the error message).
  Right-click on the data source and select "Activate" to activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the data source was recently transported, ensure that the transport request was successfully imported and that the data source is activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Ensure that all necessary configurations for the data source are complete. This includes checking the extraction settings and ensuring that the source system is properly connected.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and activate the data source. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in the Source System:
  
  If the data source is linked to a source system (like an SAP ERP system), ensure that the source system is operational and that there are no issues preventing data extraction.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSO2: Data Source Maintenance
  RSO3: Data Source Display
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on activating data sources and troubleshooting data extraction issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to the data source or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSBK005 error and successfully activate the data source for data extraction in SAP BW.