How To Fix RSOSC160 - Source system & does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSOSC - Scoping framework

• Message number: 160

• Message text: Source system & does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSOSC160 - Source system & does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSOSC160 typically indicates that the source system you are trying to access or interact with does not exist in the system landscape. This error is often encountered 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 reference has not been defined in the SAP BW system.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the source system settings or the connection parameters.
  Transport Issues: If the source system was recently transported or changed, it may not have been properly set up in the target system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the source system.
  Network Issues: There could be network connectivity issues preventing access to the source system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Source System Configuration:
  
  Go to the SAP BW system and check the configuration of the source system in transaction RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench).
  Navigate to the "Source Systems" section and verify that the source system is listed and correctly configured.
  
  
  
  Create or Update Source System:
  
  If the source system does not exist, you may need to create it. Use transaction RSA1 to add a new source system.
  If it exists but is misconfigured, update the connection parameters (like RFC destination, logical system name, etc.).
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the source system. This may involve checking roles and profiles assigned to the user.
  
  
  
  Test Connection:
  
  Use transaction SM59 to test the RFC connection to the source system. Ensure that the connection is working properly.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests:
  
  If the source system was recently transported, ensure that all necessary transport requests have been imported correctly and that the source system is active.
  
  
  
  Review Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SU01: User Maintenance (to check user authorizations)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on configuring source systems in BW.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the RSOSC160 error message.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the RSOSC160 error message in SAP.