How To Fix RSDTM099 - Could not find external source system with format "&1&.

RSDTM099 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDTM - Data Mining Connection Messages

• Message number: 099

• Message text: Could not find external source system with format "&1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDTM099 - Could not find external source system with format "&1&. ?

  The SAP error message RSDTM099, which states "Could not find external source system with format '&1&'", typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when the system is unable to locate a specified external source system. This can happen for various reasons, and here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  
  Incorrect Source System Configuration: The source system may not be properly configured in the SAP BW system. This could be due to missing or incorrect entries in the source system settings.
  
  
  Source System Not Activated: The source system might not be activated or might be in a state that prevents it from being accessed.
  
  
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues between the SAP BW system and the external source system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or the system may not have the necessary authorizations to access the external source system.
  
  
  Incorrect Format Specification: The format specified in the error