How To Fix RSDTM098 - You have not specified a source system.

RSDTM098 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDTM - Data Mining Connection Messages

• Message number: 098

• Message text: You have not specified a source system.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDTM098 - You have not specified a source system. ?

  The SAP error message RSDTM098, which states "You have not specified a source system," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to create or modify a DataSource, InfoSource, or similar object without specifying a source system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to load data from an external source or when configuring data extraction.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system requires a source system to be defined for the data extraction process, but it has not been specified. This can happen due to:
  
  Missing Configuration: The source system has not been configured in the SAP BW system.
  Incorrect Settings: The settings for the DataSource or InfoSource may not have been completed correctly.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or select the source system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the RSDTM098 error, you can follow these