How To Fix RSIWA001 - Type of data source '&' is not permitted - no detail infos possible

RSIWA001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSIWA - Impact and Water Level

• Message number: 001

• Message text: Type of data source '&' is not permitted - no detail infos possible

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RSIWA001 - Details

• The SAP error message RSIWA001 indicates that the type of data source you are trying to use is not permitted in the context of your operation. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BW/4HANA when working with data sources, especially during data extraction or loading processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Data Source Type: The data source you are trying to use may not be compatible with the operation you are performing. For example, you might be trying to use a data source that is not configured for the specific type of extraction you are attempting (e.g., using a transactional data source in a context that requires a master data source).
  
  Configuration Issues: The data source may not be properly configured in the SAP system, or it may not be activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the operation may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified data source.
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