How To Fix RSL_UTILITIES031 - DataSource &1 (logical system &2) could not be found

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSL_UTILITIES - Messages in Utilities Package

• Message number: 031

• Message text: DataSource &1 (logical system &2) could not be found

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSL_UTILITIES031 - DataSource &1 (logical system &2) could not be found ?

  The SAP error message RSL_UTILITIES031 indicates that a specific DataSource could not be found in the specified logical system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when working with SAP Data Services, where data extraction and loading processes are involved.
  
  Cause:
  
  Missing DataSource: The DataSource specified in the error message does not exist in the SAP system or has not been activated.
  Incorrect Logical System: The logical system specified may not be correctly configured or may not correspond to the system where the DataSource is defined.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the DataSource or the logical system.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the BW system or in the source system that prevent the DataSource from being