How To Fix RSM1237 - DataSource &1 does not exist in version &2 in source system &3

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM1 - Messages for AWB, Scheduler and Monitor (new)

• Message number: 237

• Message text: DataSource &1 does not exist in version &2 in source system &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM1237 - DataSource &1 does not exist in version &2 in source system &3 ?

  The SAP error message RSM1237 indicates that a specific DataSource does not exist in the specified version in the source system. This error typically occurs during the extraction process when trying to load data from a source system into SAP BW (Business Warehouse).
  Cause:
  
  DataSource Not Created: The DataSource you are trying to access has not been created in the source system.
  Incorrect Version: The version specified in the error message does not match any existing version of the DataSource in the source system.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was recently transported from one system to another, it may not have been activated or may not exist in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the DataSource.
  Source System Configuration: The source system may not be properly configured to expose the DataSource.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check DataSource Existence:
  
  Go to the source system and check if the DataSource exists. You can do this by navigating to the DataSource maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1 in the source system).
  Verify that the DataSource is active and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Verify Version:
  
  Ensure that you are using the correct version of the DataSource. If you are unsure, check the available versions in the source system.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the DataSource was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You can do this in the DataSource maintenance area.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the extraction has the necessary authorizations to access the DataSource.
  
  
  
  Source System Configuration:
  
  Verify that the source system is correctly configured in the SAP BW system. Check the RFC connection and ensure that it is functioning properly.
  
  
  
  Recreate DataSource:
  
  If the DataSource does not exist, you may need to recreate it in the source system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSA2: DataSource Maintenance
  RSO2: DataSource Activation
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on creating and managing DataSources.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to DataSources and this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the RSM1237 error and implement the appropriate solution.