How To Fix RSBOBJDS003 - Specified repository &1 does not match repository &2 of source system

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSBOBJDS - Integration of Business Objects Data Services

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Specified repository &1 does not match repository &2 of source system

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSBOBJDS003 - Specified repository &1 does not match repository &2 of source system ?

  The SAP error message RSBOBJDS003 indicates a mismatch between the specified repository and the repository of the source system in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP BusinessObjects Data Services (BODS). This error typically arises when there is an inconsistency in the configuration of the data source or the repository settings.
  Cause:
  
  
  Repository Mismatch: The error occurs when the repository specified in the data flow or data source does not match the repository that is configured in the source system. This can happen if:
  
  The data source was incorrectly configured.
  The source system has been changed or updated, leading to a mismatch.
  There are multiple repositories, and the wrong one is being referenced.
  
  
  
  Incorrect Source System Configuration: The source system may not be properly set up to point to the correct repository.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If changes were transported from one system to another (e.g., from development to production), the repository settings may not have been correctly transported.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Verify Repository Settings:
  
  Check the repository settings in the source system and ensure they match the expected repository.
  Go to the Data Services Management Console and verify the repository configuration.
  
  
  
  Update Data Flow:
  
  If the data flow or job is referencing the wrong repository, update it to point to the correct one.
  Ensure that the data flow is configured to use the correct source system and repository.
  
  
  
  Check Source System Configuration:
  
  In the source system, verify that the configuration settings are correct and that the repository is properly defined.
  Ensure that the source system is connected to the correct repository.
  
  
  
  Transport Configuration:
  
  If the issue arose after a transport, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  Re-transport the necessary objects if needed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW or BODS you are using for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Logs and Traces: Review logs and traces in the Data Services Management Console for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the RSBOBJDS003 error message.