How To Fix RSDME858 - No BW DataSource associated with Model &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDME -

• Message number: 858

• Message text: No BW DataSource associated with Model &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDME858 - No BW DataSource associated with Model &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSDME858 indicates that there is no BW DataSource associated with the specified model in SAP BW (Business Warehouse). This error typically arises when you are trying to access or work with a model that is expected to have a corresponding DataSource, but none is found.
  Cause:
  
  Missing DataSource: The most common cause is that the DataSource has not been created or activated for the model you are trying to use.
  Incorrect Model Configuration: The model may not be properly configured to link to an existing DataSource.
  Transport Issues: If the model was transported from another system, the DataSource may not have been included in the transport.
  DataSource Deactivation: The DataSource might have been deactivated or deleted after the model was created.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DataSource Existence:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1) and check if the DataSource exists in the relevant InfoSource or DataSource area.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate DataSource:
  
  If the DataSource does not exist, you will need to create it. This can be done by:
  
  Navigating to the DataSource area in RSA1.
  Right-clicking on the appropriate InfoSource and selecting "Create DataSource."
  
  
  If the DataSource exists but is inactive, activate it.
  
  
  
  Link DataSource to Model:
  
  Ensure that the model is correctly linked to the DataSource. You can do this by:
  
  Opening the model in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Checking the settings to ensure the correct DataSource is assigned.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the model was transported, ensure that the DataSource was included in the transport request. If not, you may need to transport the DataSource separately.
  
  
  
  Review Documentation:
  
  Check SAP documentation or notes related to the specific model and DataSource for any additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSO2: Maintain DataSource
  RSO1: Create DataSource
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to your version of SAP BW.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDME858 error and ensure that your model is properly associated with the necessary DataSource.