How To Fix RSOBI_MF304 - Name of source system is not specified

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOBI_MF - Messages for SOBI Model Factory

• Message number: 304

• Message text: Name of source system is not specified

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOBI_MF304 - Name of source system is not specified ?

  The SAP error message RSOBI_MF304, which states "Name of source system is not specified," typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or SAP BI (Business Intelligence) when there is an issue with the configuration of a data source or when trying to load data from a source system.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Configuration: The source system has not been properly configured in the SAP BW system. This could mean that the source system name is not defined in the relevant settings.
  Incorrect Data Source: The data source you are trying to use may not be correctly set up or may not exist in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the configuration was transported from another system, it may not have been transported correctly, leading to missing entries.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the source system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Source System Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and check the configuration of the source system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Ensure that the source system is defined and that the name is correctly specified.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Source:
  
  Check the data source you are trying to use. Make sure it is active and correctly configured.
  If necessary, recreate the data source or adjust its settings.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the configuration was transported, check the transport logs to ensure that all necessary objects were transported correctly.
  If something is missing, you may need to re-transport the configuration.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the source system. You may need to check the roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check the system logs (transaction SM21) for any additional error messages that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP BW you are using for any known issues or additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench), RSO2 (Data Source Maintenance), RSO1 (Data Source Overview).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other SAP-related discussion boards for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSOBI_MF304 error message.