How To Fix RSDL016 - Check: DataSource is OK

RSDL016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDL - BW DB Connect

• Message number: 016

• Message text: Check: DataSource is OK

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDL016 - Check: DataSource is OK ?

  The SAP error message RSDL016 ("Check: DataSource is OK") typically indicates that there is an issue with a DataSource in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error can occur during the extraction process when the system is unable to retrieve data from the specified DataSource.
  Causes:
  
  DataSource 
  Configuration Issues: The DataSource may not be properly configured or activated in the SAP system.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated correctly.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the extraction may not have the necessary authorizations to access the DataSource.
  DataSource Deactivation: The DataSource might be deactivated or not available in the system.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as problems with the underlying tables or data model.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check DataSource Activation:
  
  Go to the DataSource in the SAP BW system (transaction code RSA1).
  Ensure that the DataSource is activated. If it is not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify