How To Fix RSDTM163 - No InfoSource with pattern "&1" connected with source system "&2"

RSDTM163 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSDTM - Data Mining Connection Messages

• Message number: 163

• Message text: No InfoSource with pattern "&1" connected with source system "&2"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSDTM163 - No InfoSource with pattern "&1" connected with source system "&2" ?

  The SAP error message RSDTM163 indicates that there is no InfoSource that matches the specified pattern and is connected to the specified source system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to extract data from a source system, and it can be caused by several factors.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect InfoSource Name: The pattern specified in the error message may not match any existing InfoSources in the system.
  Source System Configuration: The source system may not be properly configured or connected to the BW system.
  Missing InfoSource: The InfoSource may not have been created or activated in the BW system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the InfoSource or the source system.
  Transport Issues: If the InfoSource was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated or may have transport errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check InfoSource Name: Verify that the InfoSource name specified in the error