How To Fix RSO_RES_FBP008 - DataSource '&1' does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSO_RES_FBP - Open ODS View

• Message number: 008

• Message text: DataSource '&1' does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSO_RES_FBP008 - DataSource '&1' does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSO_RES_FBP008 indicates that a specific DataSource (identified by the placeholder '&1') does not exist in the system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when trying to access or load data from a DataSource that has not been defined or has been deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent DataSource: The DataSource you are trying to access has not been created or has been deleted from the system.
  Incorrect DataSource Name: There may be a typo or incorrect naming in the DataSource reference.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was recently transported from another system, it may not have been successfully imported.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to view or access the DataSource.
  DataSource Activation: The DataSource may not be activated in the system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify DataSource Existence:
  
  Go to the Data Warehousing Workbench (transaction code RSA1) and check if the DataSource exists in the relevant InfoSource or InfoPackage.
  Use transaction code RSA3 to test the DataSource and see if it can be accessed.
  
  
  
  Check Naming:
  
  Ensure that the DataSource name is correctly spelled and matches the expected format.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Activate DataSource:
  
  If the DataSource does not exist, you may need to create it again using the appropriate source system.
  If it exists but is inactive, activate it in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the DataSource was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the DataSource. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by consulting with your security team.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any relevant documentation or notes related to the DataSource for additional context or specific configurations that may be required.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSA3: Test DataSource
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check underlying tables)
  SE80: Object Navigator (to explore objects related to the DataSource)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific DataSource or error message.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.