How To Fix RSDME788 - BW DataSource can be created only for active Source &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDME -

• Message number: 788

• Message text: BW DataSource can be created only for active Source &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDME788 - BW DataSource can be created only for active Source &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSDME788 indicates that you are trying to create a DataSource in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) for a source system that is not active. This error typically occurs when the source system (like an SAP ERP system or another data source) is either not connected properly or has been deactivated in the BW system.
  Cause:
  
  Inactive Source System: The source system you are trying to create a DataSource for is not active in the BW system.
  Connection Issues: There may be issues with the connection to the source system, such as network problems or incorrect configuration.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the source system.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the source system itself, such as it being down or undergoing maintenance.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Source System Status:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and check the status of the source system in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1).
  Ensure that the source system is active. If it is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify Connection:
  
  Check the connection settings for the source system in the BW system. Ensure that the connection parameters (like RFC destination) are correctly configured.
  Test the connection to ensure it is working properly.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user creating the DataSource has the necessary authorizations to access the source system.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user in both the BW and source systems.
  
  
  
  Review Technical Issues:
  
  If the source system is down or undergoing maintenance, wait until it is back online.
  Check for any error messages or logs in the source system that might indicate issues.
  
  
  
  Recreate the DataSource:
  
  After ensuring that the source system is active and properly configured, try to recreate the DataSource.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SM59: RFC Destinations (to check the connection)
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on DataSource creation and source system management.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDME788 error and successfully create the DataSource in SAP BW.