How To Fix RSBM040 - DataSource & is not defined in the source system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBM - Messages affecting data marts.

• Message number: 040

• Message text: DataSource & is not defined in the source system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBM040 - DataSource & is not defined in the source system ?

  The SAP error message RSBM040 indicates that a specific DataSource is not defined in the source system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or when working with SAP DataSources in general. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  DataSource Not Created: The DataSource you are trying to access has not been created in the source system (e.g., SAP ERP, SAP S/4HANA).
  Incorrect DataSource Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the DataSource reference.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the DataSource.
  Connection Issues: There may be issues with the connection between the BW system and the source system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check DataSource Existence:
  
  Go to the source system and check if the DataSource exists. You can do this by navigating to the DataSource maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1 in the source system).
  
  
  
  Create the DataSource:
  
  If the DataSource does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done using transaction RSA1 in the source system.
  
  
  
  Verify DataSource Name:
  
  Double-check the name of the DataSource in your BW system to ensure it matches exactly with what is defined in the source system.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the DataSource was transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You can activate it using transaction RSA1.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the DataSource. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in both the source and BW systems.
  
  
  
  Connection Verification:
  
  Verify the connection settings between the BW system and the source system. Ensure that the RFC connection is correctly configured and active.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench (for managing DataSources).
  RSA3: To test the DataSource and see if it can extract data.
  RSC1: To create a DataSource.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on creating and managing DataSources.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to DataSources and this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSBM040 error and implement the appropriate solution.