How To Fix RSOBI_MF308 - DataSource with name &1 does not exist in active version

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOBI_MF - Messages for SOBI Model Factory

• Message number: 308

• Message text: DataSource with name &1 does not exist in active version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOBI_MF308 - DataSource with name &1 does not exist in active version ?

  The SAP error message RSOBI_MF308 indicates that a DataSource with the specified name does not exist in the active version. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when trying to access or use a DataSource that has not been activated or does not exist in the system.
  Cause:
  
  DataSource Not Activated: The DataSource may not have been activated in the SAP BW system. This can happen if the DataSource was created but not yet activated.
  Incorrect DataSource Name: The name of the DataSource being referenced may be incorrect or misspelled.
  DataSource Deleted: The DataSource may have been deleted or is not available in the current version of the InfoSource.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process that prevented it from being activated properly.
  Versioning Issues: The DataSource may exist in a different version that is not currently active.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the DataSource:
  
  Go to the DataSource maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1).
  Navigate to the DataSources section and check if the DataSource exists.
  If it exists but is not activated, activate it.
  
  
  
  Check DataSource Name:
  
  Verify that the name of the DataSource you are using is correct. Check for any typos or discrepancies.
  
  
  
  Check for Deletion:
  
  Ensure that the DataSource has not been deleted. If it has been deleted, you may need to recreate it.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the DataSource was transported, check the transport logs for any errors or issues that may have occurred during the transport.
  
  
  
  Version Management:
  
  Check if the DataSource exists in a different version. You can do this by looking at the version management in the DataSource maintenance area.
  
  
  
  Recreate the DataSource:
  
  If the DataSource is missing and cannot be activated, you may need to recreate it based on the original source system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSA3: Test DataSource
  RSO2: Change DataSource
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing DataSources in BW.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to DataSources and this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSOBI_MF308 error and ensure that the DataSource is available for use in your SAP BW environment.