How To Fix RSDS049 - DataSource &1(&2): Version &3 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDS - New DataSource

• Message number: 049

• Message text: DataSource &1(&2): Version &3 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDS049 - DataSource &1(&2): Version &3 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSDS049 indicates that a specific DataSource version does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to access or use a DataSource that has not been activated or does not have the specified version available.
  Cause:
  
  DataSource Not Activated: The DataSource may not have been activated in the system. This can happen if the DataSource was newly created or modified but not yet activated.
  Incorrect Version: The version number specified in the error message does not match any existing versions of the DataSource. This could be due to a typo or an attempt to access a version that has been deleted or never existed.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that prevented the version from being created or activated.
  DataSource Deletion: The DataSource or its specific version may have been deleted or is not available in the current environment.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the DataSource: 
  
  Go to the DataSource in the SAP system (transaction code RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Find the DataSource in the relevant InfoSource or InfoPackage.
  Right-click on the DataSource and select "Activate" to ensure it is available for use.
  
  
  
  Check Version:
  
  Verify the version number you are trying to access. You can do this by checking the DataSource in the Data Warehousing Workbench or using transaction RSA3 to test the DataSource.
  Ensure that you are using the correct version number in your queries or data loads.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the DataSource was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport process.
  Ensure that the DataSource is properly activated in the target system.
  
  
  
  Recreate the DataSource:
  
  If the DataSource is missing or corrupted, you may need to recreate it. This involves defining the DataSource again in the source system and ensuring it is activated.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific DataSource for any additional troubleshooting steps or known issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSA3: Test DataSource
  RSD1: InfoObject Maintenance
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific DataSource or versioning issues.
  Logs and Traces: Review system logs and traces for any additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDS049 error and ensure that the DataSource is available for use in your SAP environment.