How To Fix RSSM_TT042 - PSA &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSSM_TT - Transfer Tool

• Message number: 042

• Message text: PSA &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSSM_TT042 - PSA &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message RSSM_TT042 indicates that the Persistent Staging Area (PSA) for a specific DataSource does not exist. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP BW (Business Warehouse) when you are trying to load data from a source system into the PSA, but the system cannot find the corresponding PSA table.
  
  Cause:
  
  DataSource Not Activated: The DataSource may not be activated in the SAP BW system. If the DataSource is not activated, the PSA table will not be created.
  Incorrect DataSource Name: The DataSource name specified in the process may be incorrect or misspelled.
  PSA Table Deletion: The PSA table may have been deleted or not created due to an error during the setup.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was transported from another system, the PSA might not have been transported correctly.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization issues preventing access to the PSA.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate the DataSource:
  
  Go to the DataSource in the SAP BW