How To Fix RSDME794 - Invalid/not-exisiting Source ID (GUID) for BW Datasource &1

RSDME794 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDME -

• Message number: 794

• Message text: Invalid/not-exisiting Source ID (GUID) for BW Datasource &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDME794 - Invalid/not-exisiting Source ID (GUID) for BW Datasource &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSDME794 indicates that there is an issue with the Source ID (GUID) for a BW Datasource in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error typically occurs when the system cannot find the specified Source ID, which may be due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Source ID: The Source ID (GUID) you are trying to use does not exist in the system. This could happen if the datasource was deleted or not properly created.
  Incorrect Configuration: The datasource might not be correctly configured or activated in the BW system.
  Transport Issues: If the datasource was transported from another system, there might have been issues during the transport process that led to the GUID not being recognized.
  DataSource Deactivation: The datasource might be deactivated or not available in the current context.
  Authorization Issues: The user might not have the necessary authorizations to access the datasource.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check the Datasource: Verify that the datasource exists in the system.