How To Fix /SCWM/BWEX001 - DataSource &1 is invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCWM/BWEX -

• Message number: 001

• Message text: DataSource &1 is invalid

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCWM/BWEX001 - DataSource &1 is invalid ?

  The SAP error message /SCWM/BWEX001 DataSource &1 is invalid typically occurs in the context of SAP Extended Warehouse Management (EWM) when there is an issue with a DataSource that is being used for data extraction or reporting purposes. Here’s a breakdown of the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  DataSource Not Activated: The DataSource may not be activated in the SAP system.
  Incorrect DataSource Name: The DataSource name specified may be incorrect or misspelled.
  DataSource Deletion: The DataSource might have been deleted or is no longer available in the system.
  Transport Issues: If the DataSource was transported from another system, there may have been issues during the transport process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the DataSource.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check DataSource Activation:
  
  Go to the DataSource maintenance transaction (e.g., RSA1) and check if the DataSource is activated. If not, activate it.
  
  
  
  Verify DataSource Name:
  
  Double-check the DataSource name being used in the