How To Fix RSM203 - Source system & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 203

• Message text: Source system & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM203 - Source system & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSM203 indicates that a source system is not recognized or does not exist in the context of the data transfer process, particularly in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence). This error typically arises when there is an issue with the configuration of the source system or the data source.
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Source System Configuration: The source system may not be properly configured in the SAP BW system. This could be due to missing entries or incorrect settings.
  Source System Not Activated: The source system might not be activated or might have been deactivated in the BW system.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues preventing the BW system from accessing the source system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the source system.
  Transport Issues: If the source system configuration was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Source System Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and check the configuration of the source system in transaction RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Ensure that the source system is listed and properly configured.
  
  
  
  Activate the Source System:
  
  If the source system is not activated, activate it in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Verify Network Connectivity:
  
  Ensure that there are no network issues preventing communication between the BW system and the source system. You can use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the source system. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the source system configuration was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues during the transport process.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Source System:
  
  If the above steps do not resolve the issue, consider deleting and recreating the source system in the BW system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSC1: Create DataSource
  RSC2: Change DataSource
  RSC3: Display DataSource
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring source systems and troubleshooting data transfer issues.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the RSM203 error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSM203 error message in your SAP environment.