How To Fix RSOBI_MF049 - Cannot read source system &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOBI_MF - Messages for SOBI Model Factory

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Cannot read source system &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOBI_MF049 - Cannot read source system &1 ?

  The SAP error message RSOBI_MF049, which states "Cannot read source system &1," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with accessing the source system from which data is being extracted. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Source System Configuration Issues: The source system may not be properly configured in the SAP BW system. This could include incorrect connection parameters or missing authorizations.
  
  
  Network Issues: There may be network connectivity problems between the SAP BW system and the source system, preventing data extraction.
  
  
  Source System Down: The source system might be down or not available at the moment, leading to the inability to read data.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user or service account used to connect to the source system may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data.
  
  
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues such as incorrect RFC (Remote Function Call) destination settings or problems with the underlying database.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Source System Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and check the configuration of the source system in transaction RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Ensure that the source system is correctly defined and that all connection parameters are accurate.
  
  
  
  Test Connection:
  
  Use transaction SM59 to test the RFC connection to the source system. Ensure that the connection is successful and that there are no errors.
  
  
  
  Check Network Connectivity:
  
  Verify that there are no network issues preventing access to the source system. You can use tools like ping or telnet to check connectivity.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user or service account has the necessary authorizations to access the source system. This may involve checking roles and permissions in both the source and BW systems.
  
  
  
  Check Source System Status:
  
  Confirm that the source system is up and running. If it is down, coordinate with the relevant team to resolve the issue.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that could provide more context about the issue. You can use transaction SLG1 to view application logs.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Notes or documentation related to the specific version of SAP BW and the source system for any known issues or patches.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for both the BW and source systems for best practices in configuration and troubleshooting.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue causing the RSOBI_MF049 error in your SAP environment.