How To Fix RSL_UTILITIES035 - The file for DataSource &1 is not on the application servers

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSL_UTILITIES - Messages in Utilities Package

• Message number: 035

• Message text: The file for DataSource &1 is not on the application servers

What causes this issue?

You are working with BW workspaces and are trying to access DataSource
&V1& (logical system &V2&) of type File. The access type set for this
DataSource however is for the file to be read from your local client for
example and not from the application server.

System Response

In BW workspaces, it is not possible to access DataSources whose file is
not on the application server or is not loaded/known there.

How to fix this error?

Save the file that you want to load on the application server. Go to the
DataSource settings and adjust the path to be read.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSL_UTILITIES035 - The file for DataSource &1 is not on the application servers ?

  The SAP error message RSL_UTILITIES035 indicates that the system is unable to find the file associated with a specific DataSource on the application servers. This typically occurs during data extraction or when trying to load data into SAP BW (Business Warehouse) from a flat file or external source.
  
  Cause:
  
  File Not Uploaded: The file that is supposed to be processed by the DataSource has not been uploaded to the application server.
  Incorrect File Path: The path specified for the file in the DataSource configuration may be incorrect or not accessible.
  File Deletion: The file may have been deleted or moved from its original location on the application server.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the file on the application server.
  File Format Issues: The file may not be in the expected format or structure, leading to processing errors.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check File Existence: Verify that the file exists on the application server. You