How To Fix /SAPAPO/PDEM009 - DataSource &1 not found in system or contains errors

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PDEM -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: DataSource &1 not found in system or contains errors

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM009 - DataSource &1 not found in system or contains errors ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PDEM009 DataSource &1 not found in system or contains errors typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when the system is unable to find a specified DataSource or when the DataSource has errors that prevent it from being used correctly.
  Causes:
  
  DataSource Not Defined: The DataSource specified in the error message may not be defined in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The DataSource may be incorrectly configured or not activated.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly imported or activated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the DataSource.
  Technical Errors: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database connectivity problems or inconsistencies in the data model.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check DataSource Definition:
  
  Go to transaction code RSA1 (Data Warehousing Workbench) and check if the DataSource is defined under the appropriate InfoSource.
  Ensure that the DataSource is activated.
  
  
  
  Re-activate the DataSource:
  
  If the DataSource is defined but not activated, try re-activating it. This can sometimes resolve issues related to configuration.
  
  
  
  Check for Transport Issues:
  
  If the DataSource was recently transported, verify that all necessary objects were included in the transport request and that they were successfully imported into the target system.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the DataSource. This can be checked in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Check for Technical Errors:
  
  Review system logs (transaction SM21) and application logs (transaction SLG1) for any related error messages that might provide more context.
  Check the database connection and ensure that there are no connectivity issues.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the specific DataSource for any known issues or additional configuration steps that may be required.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, especially if it appears to be a bug or a more complex issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1 - Data Warehousing Workbench
  SM21 - System Log
  SLG1 - Application Log
  SU53 - Authorization Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to the DataSource in question.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on DataSources and their configuration in SAP APO.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and resolve the issue related to the /SAPAPO/PDEM009 error message.