How To Fix RSDS345 - Choose a valid database entity to extract data from

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDS - New DataSource

• Message number: 345

• Message text: Choose a valid database entity to extract data from

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDS345 - Choose a valid database entity to extract data from ?

  The SAP error message RSDS345, which states "Choose a valid database entity to extract data from," typically occurs in the context of SAP Data Services or SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to create or execute a data extraction process. This error indicates that the system cannot find a valid database entity (like a table or view) to extract data from.
  Causes:
  
  Invalid Object Name: The specified database entity (table, view, etc.) does not exist or is misspelled.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the extraction may not have the necessary permissions to access the specified database entity.
  Connection Issues: There may be a problem with the database connection, such as incorrect connection parameters or the database being down.
  Data Source Configuration: The data source may not be properly configured in the SAP system.
  Object Deletion: The database entity may have been deleted or renamed after the extraction process was set up.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Object Name: Check the spelling