How To Fix RSDS247 - PSA table &1 corresponding to DataSource &2 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDS - New DataSource

• Message number: 247

• Message text: PSA table &1 corresponding to DataSource &2 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDS247 - PSA table &1 corresponding to DataSource &2 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSDS247 indicates that the Persistent Staging Area (PSA) table for a specific DataSource does not exist. This can occur in the context of data extraction processes, particularly when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA.
  Cause:
  
  DataSource Not Activated: The DataSource may not be activated in the system, which means that the corresponding PSA table has not been created.
  Deletion of PSA Table: The PSA table might have been deleted manually or through a system cleanup process.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was transported from another system, the PSA table may not have been created in the target system.
  Incorrect DataSource Name: There might be a typo or incorrect reference to the DataSource in the process that is trying to access the PSA table.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the DataSource:
  
  Go to the DataSource in the SAP BW system (transaction code RSA1).
  Check if the DataSource is activated. If not, activate it. This should create the corresponding PSA table.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion:
  
  Verify if the PSA table exists in the database. You can do this by checking the database directly or using transaction codes like RSA1 or SE11.
  If the table is missing, you may need to recreate it by reactivating the DataSource.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the DataSource was transported, ensure that all related objects, including the PSA table, were included in the transport request.
  If necessary, re-transport the DataSource and its associated objects.
  
  
  
  Verify DataSource Name:
  
  Double-check the DataSource name in the error message and ensure that it matches the one defined in the system.
  Correct any discrepancies in the naming.
  
  
  
  Recreate PSA Table:
  
  If the PSA table is missing and cannot be restored through activation, you may need to manually create the PSA table using the DataSource definition.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench, where you can manage DataSources and check their status.
  SE11: Data Dictionary, where you can check the existence of database tables.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to your version of SAP BW or the DataSource in question.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing DataSources and PSA tables.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDS247 error and ensure that the PSA table for the specified DataSource is correctly set up in your SAP BW environment.