How To Fix RSDF015 - Enter a valid source data flow. &1 does not exist

RSDF015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDF - Messages: Data Flow Object

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Enter a valid source data flow. &1 does not exist

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RSDF015 - Details

• The SAP error message RSDF015 indicates that the system is unable to find a specified source data flow. This typically occurs in the context of data extraction processes, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence).
  
  Cause:
  The error message RSDF015 can be triggered by several factors:
  
  
  Non-existent Data Flow: The specified data flow does not exist in the system. This could be due to a typo in the name or the data flow being deleted or not yet created.
  
  
  Incorrect Configuration: The data flow might not be properly configured or activated in the system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified data flow.
  
  
  Transport Issues: If the data flow was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  
  System Errors: There could be underlying system issues or inconsistencies that are causing the data flow to be unrecognized.
  
  
  
  Solution:
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