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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 steps:
  
  
  Check Source System Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and navigate to the transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Under the "Modeling" section, check if the source system is defined correctly. If not, you may need to create or configure the source system.
  
  
  
  Define Source System:
  
  If the source system is not defined, you can create it by going to the "Source Systems" section in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Ensure that you provide all necessary details, including the type of source system (e.g., SAP ERP, flat file, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check DataSource Settings:
  
  If you are working with a specific DataSource, ensure that the source system is linked to that DataSource.
  Open the DataSource and check the settings to ensure that the source system is specified.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access and select the source system. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes made to the source system or DataSource are transported to the appropriate environment (e.g., quality or production).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSD1 (DataSource Maintenance), and RSC1 (InfoSource Maintenance).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on configuring source systems and DataSources in SAP BW.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDTM098 error and successfully specify a source system for your data extraction processes in SAP BW.