How To Fix RSDS572 - ODP source system &1: no background destination found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDS - New DataSource

• Message number: 572

• Message text: ODP source system &1: no background destination found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDS572 - ODP source system &1: no background destination found ?

  The SAP error message RSDS572 indicates that there is an issue with the Operational Data Provisioning (ODP) source system configuration. Specifically, it means that the system cannot find a background destination for the specified ODP source system. This can occur in scenarios where data is being extracted from a source system using ODP, and the background job cannot be executed due to the absence of a defined destination.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Background Destination: The most common cause of this error is that the background destination for the ODP source system has not been defined or is incorrectly configured.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the ODP source system in the SAP BW/4HANA or SAP BW system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the job may not have the necessary authorizations to access the background destination.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues between the source system and the BW system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Define Background Destination:
  
  Go to transaction RSODP in the SAP GUI.
  Check the configuration for the ODP source system in question.
  Ensure that a valid background destination is defined. If not, create or assign a background destination.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify the settings in the ODP source system configuration. Ensure that all required parameters are correctly set.
  Check the ODP settings in the source system and ensure that they are properly configured to allow data extraction.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the data extraction has the necessary authorizations to access the ODP source system and the background destination.
  
  
  
  Network Connectivity:
  
  Check for any network issues that might be preventing the connection between the source system and the BW system.
  Ensure that the relevant ports are open and that there are no firewall issues.
  
  
  
  Restart the Job:
  
  After making the necessary changes, restart the data extraction job to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSODP (for ODP configuration) and RSA1 (for Data Warehousing Workbench).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for documentation on ODP and data extraction processes to ensure best practices are being followed.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis team or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.