How To Fix S_AUT138 - No selection of data source possible (Read from database)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_AUT - Audit Trail (ILM): Messages

• Message number: 138

• Message text: No selection of data source possible (Read from database)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_AUT138 - No selection of data source possible (Read from database) ?

  The SAP error message S_AUT138: No selection of data source possible (Read from database) typically indicates that there is an issue with the data source configuration or the authorization settings in the SAP system. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when trying to execute a report, access a transaction, or perform a data extraction.
  Causes:
  
  Missing Authorization: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the data source or the underlying database tables.
  Data Source Configuration: The data source may not be properly configured or may not exist in the system.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be issues with the connection to the database, such as network problems or database server downtime.
  Transport Issues: If the data source was recently transported from another system, it may not have been set up correctly in the target system.
  Technical Issues: There could be technical issues with the SAP system itself, such as inconsistencies in the data dictionary or missing objects.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the data source. This can be done by checking the user's roles and authorizations in transaction SU53 or SUIM.
  If necessary, consult with your SAP security team to grant the required authorizations.
  
  
  
  Verify Data Source Configuration:
  
  Check if the data source is correctly configured in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using transaction RSA1 for data sources in SAP BW.
  Ensure that the data source is active and properly linked to the relevant InfoProvider or data target.
  
  
  
  Check Database Connection:
  
  Verify that the database connection is active and functioning correctly. You can check this in transaction DBACOCKPIT or SM59 for RFC connections.
  If there are issues with the database, consult your database administrator to resolve them.
  
  
  
  Review Transport Logs:
  
  If the data source was recently transported, check the transport logs for any errors or warnings that may indicate issues with the transport process.
  
  
  
  Technical Checks:
  
  Perform a technical check of the data source and related objects using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to ensure that all necessary objects are present and correctly defined.
  If there are inconsistencies, you may need to regenerate or adjust the data source.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  SU53: Display Authorization Check
  SUIM: User Information System
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench (for BW)
  DBACOCKPIT: Database Administration Cockpit
  SM59: RFC Destinations
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  
  
  
  SAP Support: If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the cause of the S_AUT138 error in your SAP system.