How To Fix RSDS039 - &1: Invalid field name

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDS - New DataSource

• Message number: 039

• Message text: &1: Invalid field name

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDS039 - &1: Invalid field name ?

  The SAP error message RSDS039 typically indicates that there is an issue with a field name in a DataSource or InfoSource. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when you are trying to extract data from a source system or when you are working with Data Warehousing components in SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Field Name: The field name specified in the DataSource or InfoSource does not exist in the underlying database table or structure.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the field name specified in the DataSource configuration.
  Field Name Changes: The structure of the source system may have changed, and the field name has been modified or removed.
  DataSource Configuration: The DataSource may not be properly configured to map to the correct fields in the source system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Field Names: Verify that the field name specified in the DataSource or InfoSource matches exactly with the field names in the underlying database table. Pay attention to case sensitivity and any special characters.
  Update DataSource: If the field name has changed in the source system, update the DataSource configuration in SAP BW to reflect the new field name.
  Recreate DataSource: If the DataSource is significantly misconfigured, consider recreating it to ensure that all field mappings are correct.
  Check Source System: Ensure that the source system is accessible and that the fields you are trying to extract data from are available and correctly defined.
  Transport Requests: If changes were made in the development environment, ensure that the transport requests have been properly moved to the production environment.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage DataSources and InfoSources.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to the specific DataSource or InfoSource you are working with.
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP BW documentation for guidelines on configuring DataSources and InfoSources correctly.
  Debugging: If the issue persists, consider using debugging tools in SAP to trace the data extraction process and identify where the error is occurring.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDS039 error and ensure that your DataSource is correctly configured to extract data from the source system.