How To Fix SDDL_PARSER_MSG004 - The data source "&" does not exist or is not active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDL_PARSER_MSG - Message Class for DDL Parser

• Message number: 004

• Message text: The data source "&" does not exist or is not active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG004 - The data source "&" does not exist or is not active ?

  The SAP error message SDDL_PARSER_MSG004 indicates that the specified data source does not exist or is not active. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Data Services or when working with SAP BW (Business Warehouse) and can be related to various scenarios involving data extraction or reporting.
  Causes:
  
  Non-existent Data Source: The data source specified in the query or configuration does not exist in the system.
  Inactive Data Source: The data source exists but is not activated or is in a state that prevents it from being used.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access the data source.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be a misconfiguration in the data source settings or in the extraction process.
  Transport Issues: If the data source was recently transported from another system, it may not have been properly activated in the target system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Verify Data Source Existence:
  
  Check if the data source exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., RSA1 for BW) and looking for the data source in the Data Warehousing Workbench.
  
  
  
  Activate the Data Source:
  
  If the data source exists but is inactive, activate it. In BW, you can do this by selecting the data source and choosing the activation option.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user executing the query has the necessary authorizations to access the data source. This may involve checking roles and authorizations in the user profile.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Double-check the configuration settings for the data source. Ensure that all required parameters are correctly set.
  
  
  
  Transport and Activation:
  
  If the data source was recently transported, ensure that it has been activated in the target system. You may need to re-activate it after transport.
  
  
  
  Consult Logs:
  
  Check the system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  RSA1: Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSO2: Maintain Data Sources
  RSO3: Display Data Sources
  
  
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address specific issues related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to data sources and data extraction processes for best practices and troubleshooting steps.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or BW support team for further assistance.