How To Fix RSDS164 - DataSource &1(&2) with external original system deleted as replicate only

RSDS164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDS - New DataSource

• Message number: 164

• Message text: DataSource &1(&2) with external original system deleted as replicate only

What causes this issue?

The system only deletes the DataSource replicate in the BW system
because the DataSource exists as an original DataSource in a SAP or BW
source system.
If the metadata is replicated for the source system, the DataSource
reappears in the source system tree.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

If you want to completely delete the DataSource, execute the function in
the relevant source system in Customizing for Extractors (transaction
SBIW) in postprocessing of DataSources.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDS164 - DataSource &1(&2) with external original system deleted as replicate only ?

  The SAP error message RSDS164 indicates that a DataSource is associated with an external original system that has been deleted, and this DataSource is set up as "replicate only." This situation typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP HANA environments where DataSources are used to extract data from various sources.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deleted External System: The external system that the DataSource was originally linked to has been deleted or is no longer available.
  Replicate Only Setting: The DataSource is configured to replicate data from the external system, and since the system is deleted, the DataSource can no longer function as intended.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues in the BW system that need to be addressed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check External System Configuration:
  
  Verify if the external system is indeed deleted. If it was deleted by mistake, you may need to recreate it.
  If the external system is no longer needed, you can proceed to