How To Fix RSO211 - Choose one or more source systems

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO - BW Repository

• Message number: 211

• Message text: Choose one or more source systems

What causes this issue?

If an object has properties that are specific to a source system, then
only those dependent objects that are associated with the source system
are considered when it comes to collecting. For example, only those
transfer rules, for which the respective source system was selected,
are collected for an InfoSource.
However, you have not yet selected a source system.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please select one or more source systems that need to taken into
account when collecting. This setting is saved and is valid up until
you change it again. You can change the selection via the pushbutton
'Source system assignment'.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO211 - Choose one or more source systems ?

  The SAP error message RSO211, which states "Choose one or more source systems," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to execute a query or a data extraction process without selecting any source systems. This error indicates that the system requires at least one source system to be specified for the operation to proceed.
  Cause:
  
  No Source System Selected: The most common cause of this error is that the user has not selected any source systems in the relevant selection screen or configuration.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the source systems in the SAP BW system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the source systems.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Select Source Systems: 
  
  Go to the selection screen where the error occurred.
  Ensure that you select at least one source system from the available options. This is usually done in the data source or query settings.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Verify that the source systems are correctly configured in the SAP BW system. This includes checking the connection settings and ensuring that the source systems are active.
  You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes (like RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench) and checking the settings under the "Source Systems" section.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the source systems. This can be checked by reviewing the user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  If the issue persists, consult the SAP documentation or help resources for further troubleshooting steps specific to your version of SAP BW.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSO2 (DataSource Maintenance), and RSO3 (DataSource Monitoring).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to source systems and error RSO211.
  Community Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or support channels for additional insights and solutions from other users who may have encountered the same issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSO211 error and successfully proceed with your data extraction or query execution in SAP BW.