How To Fix RSM657 - Source system &(&) renamed &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 657

• Message text: Source system &(&) renamed &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM657 - Source system &(&) renamed & ?

  The SAP error message RSM657 indicates that a source system has been renamed in the SAP landscape, which can lead to issues in data extraction or replication processes. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP Data Services when the system tries to access a source system that has been renamed or is no longer recognized under its previous name.
  Cause:
  
  Source System Renaming: The source system (like an SAP ERP system) has been renamed, and the BW system is still trying to access it using the old name.
  Configuration Issues: The configuration in the BW system may not have been updated to reflect the new name of the source system.
  Transport Issues: If the renaming was part of a transport request, the transport may not have been executed correctly, leading to inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Update Source System Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system.
  Navigate to the Data Warehousing Workbench (Transaction RSA1).
  Under the "Source Systems" section, check the configuration for the source system.
  Update the source system name to match the new name.
  
  
  
  Check RFC Connections:
  
  Ensure that the RFC (Remote Function Call) connection to the renamed source system is still valid.
  You can check this in Transaction SM59. Test the connection to ensure it is working properly.
  
  
  
  Adjust DataSource Settings:
  
  If you have DataSources that reference the old source system name, you may need to adjust them to point to the new name.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If the renaming was part of a transport, ensure that all relevant transport requests have been imported correctly into the BW system.
  
  
  
  Re-activate DataSources:
  
  After making the necessary changes, you may need to re-activate the DataSources that were affected by the renaming.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Review any dependent objects or processes that might be affected by the renaming and update them accordingly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing source systems in BW.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to source system renaming.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and troubleshooting tips from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSM657 error and ensure that your SAP BW system can successfully communicate with the renamed source system.