How To Fix RSDTM100 - External source system "&1" does not exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDTM - Data Mining Connection Messages

• Message number: 100

• Message text: External source system "&1" does not exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDTM100 - External source system "&1" does not exist. ?

  The SAP error message RSDTM100 indicates that the external source system specified in your request does not exist in the SAP system. This error typically occurs when you are trying to access data from a source system that has not been properly configured or registered in the SAP system.
  Causes:
  
  Incorrect Source System Name: The name of the external source system you are trying to access may be misspelled or incorrect.
  Source System Not Configured: The external source system has not been set up in the SAP system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified source system.
  Transport Issues: If the source system was recently added or modified, the changes may not have been transported correctly to the system you are working in.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Source System Name: Check the name of the external source system in your request and ensure it matches the name configured in the SAP system.
  Check Source System Configuration:
  
  Go to transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the "Source Systems" section and verify if the external source system is listed.
  If it is not listed, you will need to create it using the appropriate configuration steps.
  
  
  Create or Configure Source System:
  
  If the source system does not exist, you can create it by using the appropriate configuration steps in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  Ensure that all necessary parameters and settings are correctly configured.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the source system. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify this.
  Transport Changes: If the source system was recently added or modified, ensure that the transport requests containing these changes have been successfully imported into the system you are working in.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSC1: Create InfoSource
  RSC2: Change InfoSource
  RSC3: Display InfoSource
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring source systems and troubleshooting common issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to source system configuration or known bugs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDTM100 error and successfully access the external source system.