How To Fix RSOSC101 - Source system &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOSC - Scoping framework

• Message number: 101

• Message text: Source system &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOSC101 - Source system &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSOSC101 indicates that the source system specified in your request does not exist in the SAP system. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) or when dealing with data extraction from source systems.
  Cause:
  
  Non-existent Source System: The source system you are trying to access or reference has not been defined in the SAP BW system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The source system may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Typographical Error: There may be a typo in the source system name when it was referenced in the request.
  Transport Issues: If the source system was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly set up in the target system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Source System Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and check the configuration of the source systems. You can do this by navigating to the transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and then checking the "Source Systems" section.
  Ensure that the source system you are trying to access is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Reconfigure Source System:
  
  If the source system does not exist, you will need to create it. Use the transaction code RSA1, navigate to the "Source Systems" section, and create a new source system with the correct parameters.
  If it exists but is misconfigured, correct the settings as necessary.
  
  
  
  Check for Typographical Errors:
  
  Verify that the name of the source system is spelled correctly in your request or configuration.
  
  
  
  Transport Issues:
  
  If the source system was recently transported, ensure that all necessary objects and configurations were included in the transport request. You may need to re-transport or manually configure the source system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to access the source system. Lack of proper authorizations can sometimes lead to misleading error messages.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSC1: Create Source System
  RSC2: Change Source System
  RSC3: Display Source System
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring source systems in SAP BW.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the error message RSOSC101.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RSOSC101 error and ensure that your source system is correctly configured and accessible.