How To Fix RSFBP_DF011 - DataSource &1 (&2) cannot be used as source object of the data flow

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSFBP_DF -

• Message number: 011

• Message text: DataSource &1 (&2) cannot be used as source object of the data flow

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSFBP_DF011 - DataSource &1 (&2) cannot be used as source object of the data flow ?

  The SAP error message RSFBP_DF011 indicates that a specific DataSource cannot be used as a source object in a data flow. This error typically arises in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when working with data flows in the Data Warehousing Workbench or when creating data models.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  DataSource Status: The DataSource may not be active or may not be properly configured. It could be in a state that does not allow it to be used in data flows.
  
  
  DataSource Type: The DataSource type may not be compatible with the data flow you are trying to create. For example, certain DataSources are designed for specific types of data extraction and may not be suitable for all data flows.
  
  
  Technical Settings: The technical settings of the DataSource may not be correctly defined, such as the extraction method or the data structure.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: There