How To Fix RSDTM104 - InfoSource "&1" is not connected to source system "&2" (-> DW Workbench)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDTM - Data Mining Connection Messages

• Message number: 104

• Message text: InfoSource "&1" is not connected to source system "&2" (-> DW Workbench)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDTM104 - InfoSource "&1" is not connected to source system "&2" (-> DW Workbench) ?

  The SAP error message RSDTM104 indicates that an InfoSource is not connected to the specified source system. This can occur in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is a configuration issue with the data source or InfoSource.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Connection: The InfoSource is not properly connected to the source system. This could be due to a misconfiguration or an oversight during the setup process.
  Source System Not Defined: The source system may not be defined in the BW system or may have been deleted or deactivated.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoSource was transported from another system, the connection might not have been properly established in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing the connection from being established or recognized.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Source System Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and check the configuration of the source system in transaction RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Ensure that the source system is correctly defined and active.
  
  
  
  Verify InfoSource Settings:
  
  In the Data Warehousing Workbench, navigate to the InfoSource in question and check its settings.
  Ensure that the InfoSource is correctly linked to the source system.
  
  
  
  Re-establish Connection:
  
  If the connection is missing, you may need to re-establish it. This can involve creating a new connection or modifying the existing one to ensure it points to the correct source system.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the InfoSource was transported, check the transport requests to ensure that all necessary objects were included and that the transport was successful.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the source system and the InfoSource.
  
  
  
  Activate the InfoSource:
  
  Sometimes, simply reactivating the InfoSource can resolve the issue. You can do this in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSC1: InfoSource Maintenance
  RSC2: InfoSource Change
  RSC3: InfoSource Display
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring InfoSources and source systems.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSDTM104 error and ensure that your InfoSource is properly connected to the source system.