How To Fix RSOA307 - VirtualProvider: The data format for the source system cannot be imported

RSOA307 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOA - Messages for Direct Access to Operative R/3 System

• Message number: 307

• Message text: VirtualProvider: The data format for the source system cannot be imported

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

What causes this issue?

Data for VirtualProviders that is based on a DataSource/InfoProvider is
transferred in a cluster format (also see the ABAP statements
<DS:ABAP.EXPORT_DATA_CLUSTER>EXPORT ... TO ...</> and
<DS:ABAP.IMPORT_DATA_CLUSTER>IMPORT ... FROM ...</>). Errors can occur
if the release used in the source system when data is exported in the
cluster format is higher than the release in the target system (the
current BW system).
The export release used in the source system is &v1&. However, the
maximum release that can be imported into the current system is &v2&.
The release numbers have the following significance:
0,,Release cannot be determined
1,,Release 3.1
2,,Release 4.0
3,,Release 4.5
4,,Release 4.6
5,,Release 6.10 and above

System Response

The data could not be unpacked. Processing has been cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Either the release combination in this case is not supported or you need
a patch for the source system to enable you to carry out a data
conversion to the release of the target system.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RSOA307 - Details

• The SAP error message RSOA307, which states "VirtualProvider: The data format for the source system cannot be imported," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when there is an issue with the data source configuration or the data format being used.
  Causes:
  
  
  Incompatible Data Format: The data format of the source system does not match the expected format in the SAP BW system. This can happen if the source system has been updated or if there are changes in the data structure.
  
  
  Incorrect Source System Configuration: The source system may not be properly configured in SAP BW. This includes issues with the connection settings or the data source definition.
  
  
  Missing or Incorrect Data Source: The data source that is being referenced may not exist, or it may not be correctly defined in the BW system.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data from the source