How To Fix RSDTM107 - External source system not clearly defined by "&1".

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDTM - Data Mining Connection Messages

• Message number: 107

• Message text: External source system not clearly defined by "&1".

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDTM107 - External source system not clearly defined by "&1". ?

  The SAP error message RSDTM107, which states "External source system not clearly defined by '&1'", typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the configuration of the data source or the external system from which data is being extracted.
  Cause:
  
  Undefined Source System: The error indicates that the external source system is not properly defined in the SAP BW system. This could be due to missing or incorrect configuration settings.
  Incorrect Data Source: The data source might not be correctly linked to the source system, or the source system might not be activated.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, there might be inconsistencies or missing objects.
  Authorization Issues: The user might not have the necessary authorizations to access the external source system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Source System Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and navigate to the source system configuration (Transaction code: RSA1).
  Ensure that the external source system is defined correctly and is active.
  Verify that the connection parameters (like RFC destination) are correctly set up.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Source:
  
  Check the data source settings in the SAP BW system to ensure it is correctly linked to the source system.
  Make sure that the data source is activated.
  
  
  
  Transport Consistency:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check for any missing objects or inconsistencies in the transport request.
  You may need to re-transport the relevant objects or manually adjust the configuration.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the external source system.
  Check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Check Logs:
  
  Review the logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSO2 (Data Source Maintenance), RSO3 (Data Source Overview).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSDTM107 error message in SAP BW.