How To Fix RSFBP201 - Source system &1 does not exist

RSFBP201 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSFBP - Open ODS Layer Object

• Message number: 201

• Message text: Source system &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSFBP201 - Source system &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSFBP201, which states "Source system &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the source system configuration. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Non-Existent Source System: The source system specified in the error message does not exist in the SAP BW system. This could be due to a typo in the source system name or the source system not being properly configured.
  Deactivated Source System: The source system may exist but could be deactivated or not properly connected to the BW system.
  Transport Issues: If the source system was recently transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the source system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Source System Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP BW