How To Fix RSM1239 - Data source does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 239

• Message text: Data source does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM1239 - Data source does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSM1239, which states "Data source does not exist," typically occurs when you are trying to access a data source in SAP BW (Business Warehouse) that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as the data source being deleted, not being activated, or not being properly configured.
  Causes:
  
  Data Source Not Created: The data source you are trying to access has not been created in the system.
  Data Source Deleted: The data source may have been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Data Source Not Activated: The data source exists but has not been activated in the BW system.
  Incorrect Data Source Name: There may be a typo or incorrect name used when trying to access the data source.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data source.
  Transport Issues: If the data source was transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Data Source Existence:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction RSA1) and navigate to the relevant InfoSource or DataSource to verify if it exists.
  
  
  
  Activate the Data Source:
  
  If the data source exists but is not activated, you can activate it by selecting the data source in RSA1 and choosing the activation option.
  
  
  
  Create the Data Source:
  
  If the data source does not exist, you may need to create it. This can be done in the Data Warehousing Workbench by defining a new data source.
  
  
  
  Verify Naming:
  
  Double-check the name of the data source you are trying to access to ensure there are no typos or incorrect references.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data source. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the data source was recently transported, ensure that the transport was successful and that all necessary objects were included.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the specific data source to ensure that it is set up correctly.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSA3 (DataSource Test), and RSO2 (DataSource Maintenance).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific data source or error message.
  Logs and Traces: Review logs and traces for additional details that may help diagnose the issue.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or BW team for further assistance.