How To Fix RSDS175 - DataSource &1(&2) already exists: Migration is not possible

RSDS175 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDS - New DataSource

• Message number: 175

• Message text: DataSource &1(&2) already exists: Migration is not possible

What causes this issue?

The DataSource already exists as DataSource (R3TR RSDS).
In the DataSource maintenance (transaction RSDS), it is no longer
displayed as emulated.

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?

Activate the DataSource in the DataSource maintenance in BW (transaction
RSDS).

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDS175 - DataSource &1(&2) already exists: Migration is not possible ?

  The SAP error message RSDS175 indicates that a DataSource you are trying to migrate already exists in the system. This typically occurs during the process of migrating DataSources from one system to another or when trying to create a DataSource that has already been defined in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Duplicate DataSource: The DataSource you are attempting to create or migrate already exists in the target system.
  Incorrect Migration Process: The migration process may not have been executed correctly, leading to conflicts with existing DataSources.
  System 
  Configuration Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the system configuration or metadata that are causing the system to recognize the DataSource as already existing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Existing DataSources: 
  
  Use transaction code RSA1 to access the Data Warehousing Workbench and check if the DataSource already exists.
  If it does exist, you may need to decide whether to use the existing DataSource or delete it if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Delete or Rename Existing