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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 system and check the configuration of the source system in transaction RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the "Source Systems" section and verify if the source system exists and is correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Activate Source System:
  
  If the source system does not exist, you may need to create it using the appropriate configuration steps.
  If it exists but is deactivated, reactivate it.
  
  
  
  Correct Typographical Errors:
  
  Ensure that the source system name used in your queries or data loads is spelled correctly and matches the configuration in the BW system.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the source system was recently transported, ensure that all necessary transport requests have been successfully imported and that the source system is fully configured.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Check the user authorizations to ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to access the source system.
  
  
  
  Check for System Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no connectivity issues between the BW system and the source system. This may involve checking network settings or system statuses.
  
  
  
  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 in SAP BW.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  
  
  Logs and Traces: Review logs and traces for additional error messages that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSFBP201 error message in SAP.