How To Fix RSM151 - DataSource '&1' not active in source system '&2'. Operation canceled.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 151

• Message text: DataSource '&1' not active in source system '&2'. Operation canceled.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM151 - DataSource '&1' not active in source system '&2'. Operation canceled. ?

  The SAP error message RSM151 indicates that a specific DataSource is not active in the source system. This can occur in scenarios where you are trying to extract data from a source system (like an SAP ERP system) into a target system (like SAP BW or SAP HANA) and the DataSource you are trying to use is not activated or available.
  Cause:
  
  DataSource Not Activated: The DataSource you are trying to use has not been activated in the source system.
  Incorrect Source System Configuration: The source system may not be properly configured to allow data extraction.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was recently transported from another system, it may not have been activated in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the DataSource.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the DataSource:
  
  Go to the source system (e.g., SAP ERP).
  Navigate to the DataSource in the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1).
  Find the DataSource in the relevant application component and activate it.
  
  
  
  Check Source System Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the source system is correctly configured in the BW system.
  Use transaction RSA1 in the BW system to check the connection to the source system.
  
  
  
  Transport the DataSource:
  
  If the DataSource was transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system.
  Use transaction RSA1 to check if the DataSource is listed and activated.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the DataSource.
  Check the roles and authorizations assigned to the user in the source system.
  
  
  
  Check for Errors in the Source System:
  
  Look for any errors or issues in the source system that might prevent the DataSource from being active.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench (for managing DataSources and InfoProviders).
  RSC1: To create and manage DataSources.
  RSC2: To change DataSources.
  RSC3: To display DataSources.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on activating DataSources and troubleshooting extraction issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to the DataSource or the error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSM151 error and successfully activate the DataSource in the source system.