How To Fix RSFBP203 - Source object &1 (&2) is not valid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSFBP - Open ODS Layer Object

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Source object &1 (&2) is not valid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSFBP203 - Source object &1 (&2) is not valid ?

  The SAP error message RSFBP203 indicates that there is an issue with a source object in a process chain or data flow. Specifically, it means that the source object specified (denoted by &1 and &2 in the error message) is not valid or cannot be found in the system. This can occur in various scenarios, such as when a data source, InfoObject, or other related object has been deleted, renamed, or is otherwise not accessible.
  Causes:
  
  Deleted or Renamed Object: The source object may have been deleted or renamed in the system, leading to a broken reference.
  Transport Issues: If the object was transported from one system to another, it may not have been transported correctly or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the process may not have the necessary authorizations to access the source object.
  Incorrect Configuration: The process chain or data flow may be incorrectly configured, pointing to an invalid or non-existent object.
  Inactive Objects: The source object may be inactive or not properly activated in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Object Existence: Check if the source object exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing) and searching for the object.
  Check Object Status: Ensure that the object is active and properly configured. If it has been renamed, update the references in the process chain or data flow.
  Review Transport Logs: If the object was recently transported, review the transport logs to ensure that it was transported successfully and that all dependencies are met.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user executing the process has the necessary authorizations to access the source object.
  Update Process Chain: If the source object has changed, update the process chain or data flow to point to the correct object.
  Recreate the Object: If the object has been deleted and cannot be recovered, you may need to recreate it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes like RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) to manage and check the status of InfoProviders and data sources.
  Logs and Traces: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for process chains and data flows to ensure proper configuration and usage.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSFBP203 error and implement a solution to resolve it.