How To Fix RSOBI_MF047 - DataSource &1 is assigned to source system &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOBI_MF - Messages for SOBI Model Factory

• Message number: 047

• Message text: DataSource &1 is assigned to source system &2

What causes this issue?

The source system &V2& is assigned to the DataSource &V1&. The source
system was selected for generation.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOBI_MF047 - DataSource &1 is assigned to source system &2 ?

  The SAP error message RSOBI_MF047 indicates that a DataSource is already assigned to a source system, which can lead to issues when trying to assign the same DataSource to a different source system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when working with DataSources and source systems.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The DataSource you are trying to assign is already linked to another source system.
  Each DataSource can only be assigned to one source system at a time in SAP BW.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current Assignments:
  
  Go to the DataSource in the SAP BW system and check which source system it is currently assigned to. You can do this in the DataSource maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1).
  
  
  
  Remove Existing Assignment:
  
  If you need to assign the DataSource to a different source system, you will first need to remove the existing assignment. This can be done by:
  
  Navigating to the DataSource in the Data Warehousing Workbench (RSA1).
  Selecting the DataSource and choosing the option to delete or change the assignment to the current source system.
  
  
  
  
  
  Reassign the DataSource:
  
  After removing the existing assignment, you can now assign the DataSource to the desired source system.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other objects (like InfoPackages, Data Transfer Processes, etc.) that depend on the current assignment of the DataSource. If there are, you may need to adjust those as well.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment and need to transport changes to a production environment, ensure that the changes are included in the transport request.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSA2: DataSource Maintenance
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on DataSources and source system assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to DataSource assignments.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSOBI_MF047 error and successfully manage your DataSource assignments in SAP BW.